However, the choice is not binding upon the Court. Texas law requires that the parent not having primary custody of the child obtain health insurance for the child. The expense of this health insurance will be considered in the formula that sets the child support payments. Parties are generally required to split uninsured medical expenses. Texas law requires a standard policy that would cover almost all of the typical health expenses.
Child support is the money that is paid to the party who has primary custody of the child.
Child support is based on a formula prepared each year by the Texas Legislature and Attorney General. Items of clothing, diapers, food, toys, etc. are not considered child support. Child support can usually be withheld from a parent's paycheck to insure that the support is paid. Child support can be changed over the years as the income of the parent obligated to pay child support changes. The child can also tell the Judge his choice directly in some circumstances.