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Child Support: Protecting Your Children’s Rights

Child support is designed to protect the best interests of your children. Texas follows statutory guidelines to set the amounts you will pay or receive based on income of the “obligor” (the parent who is paying). The amount can be contested in cases of self-employment and irregular income. Also, it may vary according to factors set out below. With the help of a knowledgeable family law attorney, you can be assured that your rights will be protected, as well as the rights of your child.

Attorney Jim Jarvis has more than four decades of family law experience in Texas. He focuses on each client’s priorities and finding the most efficient, effective method of accomplishing their family law and child support goals.

Knowledgeable Child Support Representation In Williamson And Travis Counties

Texas law does have specific guidelines for judges to follow when deciding on the percentages of income payable towards child support. Judges are permitted to vary the amount based on many factors, including:

  • The “obligee’s” income or earning potential
  • Child care expenses incurred in order to stay employed
  • Care and support of other children
  • College expenses for older children
  • Health issues
  • Special needs of children
  • Distance and travel expenses

Attorney Jim Jarvis will discuss all of your child support options with you and answer the questions you may have regarding the specifics of your case. He aims to protect your interests and the best interests of your children. If other outside services would better serve your case, he will inform of those as well.

Are You Looking For A Child Support Modification Lawyer?

If your financial or living circumstances change significantly, it may be possible to modify the child support amount. Many events can happen that could require a modification of child support payments, including gaining or losing employment, additional children or a change in medical conditions.

At the Law Office of Jim Jarvis, attorney Jarvis is devoted to helping you resolve the matters most important to you. If you need a child support attorney to advocate for you in divorce or any other family-related concern, call 512-591-0811 or contact the firm’s office by e-mail to schedule an appointment.