Dallas Child Support Lawyer

Child support is the amount of money that the court orders a noncustodial parent, or the parent with whom the child does not live, to pay the other parent every month for the support, education, and care of their children.

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At the Law Office of Chris Schmiedeke, PC, we assist parents throughout Texas with requests to set up or establish child support. We also handle child support modifications to try and increase or decrease the amount of child support one parent must pay.

Our law firm's Dallas child support attorney Chris Schmiedeke offers more than 18 years of experience in family law. When you select our law firm, you can feel confident that we will address your concerns with strong advocacy and legal counsel. Contact our law firm today to schedule a free initial consultation with a highly skilled child support and modification attorney.

Establishing Child Support

The noncustodial parent is usually responsible for contributing a certain portion of his or her income to help support their child until he or she turns 18. This amount is based on the Texas Family Code, Chapter 154, and the child support guidelines set by the Office of the Attorney General. These guidelines are often applied in an adjusted manner for shared child custody arrangements. In unusual circumstances, the courts have discretion to deviate from the state child support guidelines when appropriate. Some of the factors the courts may consider include:

• Income level
• Educational and health care needs of the children
• Other children supported by the noncustodial parent
• Extraordinary expenses incurred by the noncustodial parent in exercising visitation rights

Enforcement and Contempt

If either party violates a court order, the other party may compel the violating party to appear and answer to the court concerning the violation. The individual violating the order could face incarceration, orders to correct the violation, and orders to pay the legal fees and costs of the contempt action. When handling these claims, our law firm seeks to prove the following:

• That a child support order exists
• That the party had knowledge of the order
• That the party had the ability to comply with the order
• That the party willfully disobeyed the court order

Contact Our Skilled Texas Child Support Attorney

If you have child support questions or need experienced representation, contact our Plano child support lawyer at the Law Office of Chris Schmiedeke, PC for a free initial consultation. We have the experience and knowledge to provide you with first-rate legal representation.

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