Child Support in Fort Worth

Child Support Counsel for Fort Worth Parents Since 1997

We represent parents who need to establish, modify, or enforce court-ordered support. At Cañas & Flores, attorneys Armando Flores and Kerry Yanez guide Fort Worth clients through family law and divorce matters involving child support. We provide straightforward advice based on the existing order, financial circumstances, and issues affecting each family.

Our 100% bilingual staff communicates with clients in English and Spanish. We explain Texas family law, available options, and what parents can expect in court, addressing their questions directly.

Discuss your child support concern during a free initial consultation. Call (817) 500-9448 to speak with our firm.

How Texas Child Support Is Calculated

Texas child support guidelines generally calculate support from the obligor’s net monthly resources. The obligor is the parent ordered to pay, and that figure generally means income after deductions recognized by Texas law. The guideline amount is presumptive, so a court generally applies it unless statutory factors make the amount unjust or inappropriate.

Standard guideline support begins at 20% for one child. Reduced percentages apply when an obligor has less than $1,000 in monthly resources.

The standard and reduced guideline percentages are:

• One child: 20% standard; 15% reduced
• Two children: 25% standard; 20% reduced
• Three children: 30% standard; 25% reduced
• Four children: 35% standard; 30% reduced
• Five children: 40% standard; 35% reduced
• Six or more children: Not less than the five-child standard amount; 35% reduced

As of 2026, the standard guideline cap is $11,700 in net monthly resources. Applying the 20% guideline at that cap produces a one-child amount of $2,340 per month. When resources exceed the cap, additional support depends on the child’s proven needs. The final amount remains subject to the facts and applicable law.

Establishing or Modifying Child Support

We handle child support establishment and modification in family court and Attorney General cases. Establishment creates an enforceable obligation when no current order controls support. Modification asks the court to review an existing order after changes to income, parenting arrangements, or a child’s needs.

Some parents may use the local Domestic Relations Office’s Child Support Review Process. Both parents meet with a Legal Support Officer to negotiate an enforceable support order without appearing in court. Once a judge signs it, the order is as binding as a judgment entered after a hearing.

When negotiation doesn’t resolve the matter, we regularly appear in the family courts serving Fort Worth and explain what to expect at hearings. Our advice reflects each parent’s current circumstances rather than assuming a change will produce a particular result.

Enforcing Existing Child Support

We represent clients when child support or medical support obligations aren’t being followed, including enforcement matters connected with Attorney General cases. The Child Support Division of the Texas Office of the Attorney General handles enforcement and paternity matters. The local Domestic Relations Office also monitors, collects, and enforces these obligations through its Child Support Services division.

For matters in the IV-D Monitoring Program, Legal Support Services can file Title IV-D enforcement actions. Title IV-D is the federally supported system through which state and local agencies administer child support services. The available path depends on the existing order, payment history, program status, and other case-specific facts.

What to Expect from Our Child Support Attorneys

Your first consultation for a family law matter is free. If we represent you, you work directly with your attorney rather than having your case handed off to support staff. We answer questions about Texas law, hearing expectations, and the legal options relevant to your children and long-term goals.

We tailor our legal strategy to the circumstances behind the dispute, whether it concerns a new order, changed conditions, unpaid support, or a state agency proceeding. We explain how those facts shape the available paths and next steps.

Get Clear Direction on Your Child Support Matter

A free initial consultation is an opportunity to explain the current order or concern and discuss your legal options. We assist Fort Worth parents with child support establishment, modification, enforcement, and state agency cases.

Call (817) 500-9448 or use our contact form to request a free consultation with Cañas & Flores.