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Divorce Laws in Dallas

Friday, February 5, 2010 by Michelle R. Goodwin

During the Dallas divorce process, child support is very important part of the proceeding. The courts and our society impose an absolute duty to financially support our children.  This duty is imposed on both mothers and fathers.
 
Texas law provides a statutory calculation to determine an amount for monthly child support.  Generally, child support is set at 20% of net income for the first child, 25% for the next child, and so on.  These percentages apply to a person's net monthly income (gross income minus statutory deductions).  These percentages apply only to the first $7500.00 of the person's net income.  Any child support ordered above this amount is based on a child's proven needs.  However, when special circumstances exist, there is not a hard and rule as to how to calculate child support.

This is why it is important to have an experienced divorce attorney in Dallas to guide parents through the process in order to ensure any children involved are properly cared for.

Posted at 09:25 AM
Topic: Child Support
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