Child Support in the State of Texas - FAQ

1. How long must the non-custodial parent pay child support?
2. If a minor child is legally married and then the marriage is dissolved while she is still a minor, is her minority status re-established so that support would again be due?
3. Can the court order child support payments be paid in a lump sum?
4. How does the court establish the amount of child support to be paid?
5. Under what circumstances is child support terminated?
6. Does the child support obligation terminate upon the death of the obligor?
7. If the obligor refuses or ceases paying child support, may the custodial parent withhold possession and access to the child?
8. If the obligor takes a lower paying job to reduce the child support, does the non-custodial parent have any recourse?
9. Can the parties agree on less that the guidelines child support or no child support being paid by either party?
10. If the obligor has other children for whom he is responsible to pay child support, does he received a credit or reduction?

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