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TX Fam Code § 154.129 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 154 - Child Support|Subchapter C. Child Support Guidelines|Section 154.129. Alternative Method of Computing Support for Children in More Than One Household

Sec. 154.129.  ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF COMPUTING SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN IN MORE THAN ONE HOUSEHOLD.  (a)  If the obligor's monthly net resources are not greater than the amount described by Section 154.125(a) and if the obligor's monthly net resources are equal to or greater than the amount described by Section 154.125(c), in lieu of performing the computation under the preceding section, the court may determine the child support amount for the children before the court by applying the percentages in the table below to the obligor's net resources:MULTIPLE FAMILY ADJUSTED GUIDELINES(% OF NET RESOURCES)Number of children before the court1234567Number of020.0025.0030.0035.0040.0040.0040.00other117.5022.5027.3832.2037.3337.7138.00children for216.0020.6325.2030.3335.4336.0036.44whom the314.7519.0024.0029.0034.0034.6735.20obligor413.6018.3323.1428.0032.8933.6034.18has a513.3317.8622.5027.2232.0032.7333.33duty of613.1417.5022.0026.6031.2732.0032.62support713.0017.2221.6026.0930.6731.3832.00(b)  If the obligor's monthly net resources are less than the amount described by Section 154.125(c), in lieu of performing the computation under the preceding section, the court may determine the child support amount for the children before the court by applying the percentages in the table below to the obligor's net resources:LOW-INCOME MULTIPLE FAMILY ADJUSTED GUIDELINES(% OF NET RESOURCES)Number of children before the court1234567Number of015.0020.0025.0030.0035.0035.0035.00other113.5018.3323.1327.9032.9633.2533.47children for212.5017.0021.5026.5031.5031.9432.28whom the311.6315.8020.6325.5030.4130.9231.33obligor410.8015.3320.0024.7529.5630.1030.55has a510.6315.0019.5324.1728.8829.4329.90duty of610.5014.7519.1723.7028.3228.8829.35support710.4114.5618.8823.3227.8528.4028.88|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 552 (S.B. 286), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Fam Code § 154.130 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 154 - Child Support|Subchapter C. Child Support Guidelines|Section 154.130. Findings in Child Support Order

Sec. 154.130.  FINDINGS IN CHILD SUPPORT ORDER.  (a)  Without regard to Rules 296 through 299, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, in rendering an order of child support, the court shall make the findings required by Subsection (b) if:(1)  a party files a written request with the court before the final order is signed, but not later than 20 days after the date of rendition of the order;(2)  a party makes an oral request in open court during the hearing; or(3)  the amount of child support ordered by the court varies from the amount computed by applying the percentage guidelines under Section 154.125 or 154.129, as applicable.(a-1)  Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 421 (S.B. 1237), Sec. 12(2), eff. September 1, 2017.(b)  If findings are required by this section, the court shall state whether the application of the guidelines would be unjust or inappropriate and shall state the following in the child support order:"(1)  the net resources of the obligor per month are $______;"(2)  the net resources of the obligee per month are $______;"(3)  the percentage applied to the obligor's net resources for child support is ______%; and"(4)   if applicable, the specific reasons that the amount of child support per month ordered by the court varies from the amount computed by applying the percentage guidelines under Section 154.125 or 154.129, as applicable."(c)  Findings under Subsection (b)(2) are required only if evidence of the monthly net resources of the obligee has been offered.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1023, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 620 (H.B. 448), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 767 (S.B. 865), Sec. 6, eff. June 19, 2009.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 767 (S.B. 865), Sec. 37, eff. June 19, 2009.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 421 (S.B. 1237), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2017.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 421 (S.B. 1237), Sec. 12(2), eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Fam Code § 154.131 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 154 - Child Support|Subchapter C. Child Support Guidelines|Section 154.131. Retroactive Child Support

Sec. 154.131.  RETROACTIVE CHILD SUPPORT.  (a)  The child support guidelines are intended to guide the court in determining the amount of retroactive child support, if any, to be ordered.(b)  In ordering retroactive child support, the court shall consider the net resources of the obligor during the relevant time period and whether:(1)  the mother of the child had made any previous attempts to notify the obligor of his paternity or probable paternity;(2)  the obligor had knowledge of his paternity or probable paternity;(3)  the order of retroactive child support will impose an undue financial hardship on the obligor or the obligor's family;  and(4)  the obligor has provided actual support or other necessaries before the filing of the action.(c)  It is presumed that a court order limiting the amount of retroactive child support to an amount that does not exceed the total amount of support that would have been due for the four years preceding the date the petition seeking support was filed is reasonable and in the best interest of the child.(d)  The presumption created under this section may be rebutted by evidence that the obligor:(1)  knew or should have known that the obligor was the father of the child for whom support is sought;  and(2)  sought to avoid the establishment of a support obligation to the child.(e)  An order under this section limiting the amount of retroactive support does not constitute a variance from the guidelines requiring the court to make specific findings under Section 154.130.(f)  Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, the court retains jurisdiction to render an order for retroactive child support in a suit if a petition requesting retroactive child support is filed not later than the fourth anniversary of the date of the child's 18th birthday.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 392, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 821, Sec. 2.14, eff. June 14, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1023, Sec. 9, eff;  Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 972 (S.B. 228), Sec. 11(a), eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Fam Code § 154.132 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 154 - Child Support|Subchapter C. Child Support Guidelines|Section 154.132. Application of Guidelines to Children of Certain Disabled Obligors

Sec. 154.132.  APPLICATION OF GUIDELINES TO CHILDREN OF CERTAIN DISABLED OBLIGORS.  In applying the child support guidelines for an obligor who has a disability and who is required to pay support for a child who receives benefits as a result of the obligor's disability, the court shall apply the guidelines by determining the amount of child support that would be ordered under the child support guidelines and subtracting from that total the amount of benefits or the value of the benefits paid to or for the child as a result of the obligor's disability.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 891, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Fam Code § 154.133 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 154 - Child Support|Subchapter C. Child Support Guidelines|Section 154.133. Application of Guidelines to Children of Obligors Receiving Social Security

Sec. 154.133.  APPLICATION OF GUIDELINES TO CHILDREN OF OBLIGORS RECEIVING SOCIAL SECURITY.  In applying the child support guidelines for an obligor who is receiving social security old age benefits and who is required to pay support for a child who receives benefits as a result of the obligor's receipt of social security old age benefits, the court shall apply the guidelines by determining the amount of child support that would be ordered under the child support guidelines and subtracting from that total the amount of benefits or the value of the benefits paid to or for the child as a result of the obligor's receipt of social security old age benefits.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 544, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Fam Code § 154.1825 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 154 - Child Support|Subchapter D. Medical Support and Dental Support for Child|Section 154.1825. Dental Care Coverage for Child

Sec. 154.1825.  DENTAL CARE COVERAGE FOR CHILD.  (a)  In this section:(1)  "Accessibility" means the extent to which dental insurance coverage for a child provides for the availability of dental care within a reasonable traveling distance and time from the child's primary residence, as determined by the court.(2)  "Reasonable cost" has the meaning assigned by Section 154.1815(a).(b)  The court shall consider the cost, accessibility, and quality of dental insurance coverage available to the parties and shall give priority to dental insurance coverage available through the employment of one of the parties if the coverage is available at a reasonable cost to the obligor.(c)  In determining the manner in which dental care coverage for the child is to be ordered, the court shall render its order in accordance with the following priorities, unless a party shows good cause why a particular order is not in the best interest of the child:(1)  if dental insurance is available for the child through a parent's employment or membership in a union, trade association, or other organization at reasonable cost, the court shall order that parent to include the child in the parent's dental insurance; or(2)  if dental insurance is not available for the child under Subdivision (1) but is available to a parent from another source and at a reasonable cost, the court may order that parent to provide dental insurance for the child.(d)  If the parent ordered to provide dental insurance under Subsection (c)(1) or (2) is the obligee, the court shall order the obligor to pay the obligee, as additional child support, an amount equal to the actual cost of dental insurance for the child, but not to exceed a reasonable cost to the obligor.  In calculating the actual cost of dental insurance for the child, if the obligee has other minor dependents covered under the same dental insurance plan, the court shall divide the total cost to the obligee for the insurance by the total number of minor dependents, including the child covered under the plan.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1150 (S.B. 550), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2018.|
TX Fam Code § 154.1827 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 154 - Child Support|Subchapter D. Medical Support and Dental Support for Child|Section 154.1827. Administrative Adjustment of Medical Support Order

Sec. 154.1827.  ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT OF MEDICAL SUPPORT ORDER.  (a)  In each Title IV-D case in which a medical support order requires that a child be enrolled in a health care program under Section 154.1826, the Title IV-D agency may administratively adjust the order as necessary on an annual basis to reflect changes in the amount of premium costs associated with the child's enrollment.(b)  The Title IV-D agency shall provide notice of the administrative adjustment to the obligor and the clerk of the court that rendered the order.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 767 (S.B. 865), Sec. 9, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Fam Code § 154.183 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 154 - Child Support|Subchapter D. Medical Support and Dental Support for Child|Section 154.183. Medical and Dental Support Additional Support Duty of Obligor

Sec. 154.183.  MEDICAL AND DENTAL SUPPORT ADDITIONAL SUPPORT DUTY OF OBLIGOR.  (a)  An amount that an obligor is ordered to pay as medical support or dental support for the child under this chapter, including the costs of health insurance coverage or cash medical support under Section 154.182 and the costs of dental insurance under Section 154.1825:(1)  is in addition to the amount that the obligor is required to pay for child support under the guidelines for child support;(2)  is a child support obligation; and(3)  may be enforced by any means available for the enforcement of child support, including withholding from earnings under Chapter 158.(b)  If the court finds and states in the child support order that the obligee will maintain health insurance coverage, dental insurance coverage, or both, for the child at the obligee's expense, the court shall increase the amount of child support to be paid by the obligor in an amount not exceeding the actual cost to the obligee for maintaining the coverage, as provided under Sections 154.182(b-1) and 154.1825(d).(c)  As additional child support, the court shall allocate between the parties, according to their circumstances:(1)  the reasonable and necessary health care expenses, including vision and dental expenses, of the child that are not reimbursed by health or dental insurance or are not otherwise covered by the amount of cash medical support ordered under Section 154.182; and(2)  amounts paid by either party as deductibles or copayments in obtaining health care or dental care services for the child covered under a health insurance or dental insurance policy.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 363 (S.B. 303), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 620 (H.B. 448), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 9.002, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 767 (S.B. 865), Sec. 10, eff. June 19, 2009.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1150 (S.B. 550), Sec. 16, eff. September 1, 2018.|
TX Fam Code § 154.184 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 154 - Child Support|Subchapter D. Medical Support and Dental Support for Child|Section 154.184. Effect of Order

Sec. 154.184.  EFFECT OF ORDER.  (a)  Receipt of a medical support order requiring that health insurance be provided for a child or a dental support order requiring that dental insurance be provided for a child shall be considered a change in the family circumstances of the employee or member, for health insurance purposes and dental insurance purposes, equivalent to the birth or adoption of a child.(b)  If the employee or member is eligible for dependent health coverage or dependent dental coverage, the employer shall automatically enroll the child for the first 31 days after the receipt of the order or notice of the medical support order or the dental support order under Section 154.186 on the same terms and conditions as apply to any other dependent child.(c)  The employer shall notify the insurer of the automatic enrollment.(d)  During the 31-day period, the employer and insurer shall complete all necessary forms and procedures to make the enrollment permanent or shall report in accordance with this subchapter the reasons the coverage cannot be made permanent.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 341, Sec. 4.03, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 911, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1150 (S.B. 550), Sec. 17, eff. September 1, 2018.|
TX Fam Code § 154.185 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 154 - Child Support|Subchapter D. Medical Support and Dental Support for Child|Section 154.185. Parent to Furnish Information

Sec. 154.185.  PARENT TO FURNISH INFORMATION.  (a)  The court shall order a parent providing health insurance or dental insurance to furnish to either the obligee, obligor, or child support agency the following information not later than the 30th day after the date the notice of rendition of the order is received:(1)  the social security number of the parent;(2)  the name and address of the parent's employer;(3)  with regard to health insurance:(A)  whether the employer is self-insured or has health insurance available;(B)  proof that health insurance has been provided for the child;(C)  if the employer has health insurance available, the name of the health insurance carrier, the number of the policy, a copy of the policy and schedule of benefits, a health insurance membership card, claim forms, and any other information necessary to submit a claim; and(D)  if the employer is self-insured, a copy of the schedule of benefits, a membership card, claim forms, and any other information necessary to submit a claim; and(4)  with regard to dental insurance:(A)  whether the employer is self-insured or has dental insurance available;(B)  proof that dental insurance has been provided for the child;(C)  if the employer has dental insurance available, the name of the dental insurance carrier, the number of the policy, a copy of the policy and schedule of benefits, a dental insurance membership card, claim forms, and any other information necessary to submit a claim; and(D)  if the employer is self-insured, a copy of the schedule of benefits, a membership card, claim forms, and any other information necessary to submit a claim.(b)  The court shall also order a parent providing health insurance or dental insurance to furnish the obligor, obligee, or child support agency with additional information regarding the health insurance coverage or dental insurance coverage not later than the 15th day after the date the information is received by the parent.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1023, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1150 (S.B. 550), Sec. 18, eff. September 1, 2018.|
TX Fam Code § 154.186 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 154 - Child Support|Subchapter D. Medical Support and Dental Support for Child|Section 154.186. Notice to Employer Concerning Medical Support or Dental Support

Sec. 154.186.  NOTICE TO EMPLOYER CONCERNING MEDICAL SUPPORT OR DENTAL SUPPORT.  (a)  The obligee, obligor, or a child support agency of this state or another state may send to the employer a copy of the order requiring an employee to provide health insurance coverage or dental insurance coverage for a child or may include notice of the medical support order or dental support order in an order or writ of withholding sent to the employer in accordance with Chapter 158.(b)  In an appropriate Title IV-D case, the Title IV-D agency of this state or another state shall send to the employer the national medical support notice required under Part D, Title IV of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 651 et seq.), as amended.  The notice may be used in any other suit in which an obligor is ordered to provide health insurance coverage for a child.(c)  The Title IV-D agency by rule shall establish procedures consistent with federal law for use of the national medical support notice and may prescribe forms for the efficient use of the notice.  The agency shall provide the notice and forms, on request, to obligees, obligors, domestic relations offices, friends of the court, and attorneys.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 341, Sec. 4.04, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 911, Sec. 12, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 120, Sec. 1, eff. July 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 972 (S.B. 228), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1150 (S.B. 550), Sec. 19, eff. September 1, 2018.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1150 (S.B. 550), Sec. 20, eff. September 1, 2018.|
TX Fam Code § 154.188 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 154 - Child Support|Subchapter D. Medical Support and Dental Support for Child|Section 154.188. Failure to Provide or Pay for Required Health Insurance or Dental Insurance

Sec. 154.188.  FAILURE TO PROVIDE OR PAY FOR REQUIRED HEALTH INSURANCE OR DENTAL INSURANCE.  A parent ordered to provide health insurance or dental insurance or to pay the other parent additional child support for the cost of health insurance or dental insurance who fails to do so is liable for:(1)  necessary medical expenses or dental expenses of the child, without regard to whether the expenses would have been paid if health insurance or dental insurance had been provided; and(2)  the cost of health insurance premiums, dental insurance premiums, or contributions, if any, paid on behalf of the child.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 295, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 610, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1150 (S.B. 550), Sec. 22, eff. September 1, 2018.|