Whether as a result of divorce or establishment of paternity, a decision must be made about how to meet your
   child’s financial needs. It is customary in Texas for the Court to order one parent to pay the other parent child
   support to be used for the benefit of the child. Child support is often the subject of much tension and dispute
   between parents. But regardless, parents are obligated to meet the financial needs of their children. More often
   than not, child support is a calculation determined by the number of children to be supported and then based
   upon the income and resources available to the paying parent, minus certain statutory deductions, including for
   other children the paying parent is legally obligated to support. Payments may or may not be withheld from
   paychecks, depending on the facts of your case.

   At Cleaves Law Firm, our attorneys will provide guidance to you on this sensitive matter. We can assist you in
   understanding what parents are legally obligated to provide under the Texas Family Code and the resulting
    limitations imposed upon judges. We can also help you in the collaborative process or in settlement negotiations to craft a customized plan that
    works better for you and the other parent to meet the financial needs of your children. Contact Cleaves Law Firm to advise you of your options,
    entitlements and responsibilities regarding child support.

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The Cleaves Law Firm offers full-service legal counsel and representation in family law matters for clients in the vicinity of Grapevine, Texas including communities such as Southlake, Colleyville, Hurst, Euless, Coppell, Flower Mound, Bedford, Keller, Roanoke, Arlington, Dallas, Fort Worth, Westlake, McKinney, Frisco, Irving, and Denton. We serve the following counties as well - Tarrant County, Dallas County, Collin County and Denton County.