Plano Child Support Attorneys
Determining the future of your children requires a skilled and compassionate Plano child support lawyer
In the heat of divorce, parents can become so involved in winning the battle that they unintentionally overlook the options that serve the best interests of their children. The truth is that issues of child custody and support do not necessarily involve all-or-nothing propositions. The Plano child support attorneys at Bowes & Hennessee, P.L.L.C. take the time to understand the circumstances of their clients before recommending solutions that can be most effective for the entire family.
Issues of custody and support are complex
Although sole custody is one option—and it may be the best option under certain situations—joint custody is also legally acceptable, and it can provide children with more continuity by permitting better access to both parents. But joint custody agreements can run the gamut. Parents can share important decisions while the children reside with one parent who retains physical custody of the children. Or children can reside with each parent equally throughout the year.
It is important to understand that the parent with better financial resources does not automatically get custody of the children. Child support helps ensure your children obtain the support they need, regardless of which parent maintains physical custody of the children at any given time.
Each Plano child support attorney at Bowes & Hennessee, P.L.L.C. understands the Percentage of Income Formula used by Texas courts to determine the obligations of the non-custodial parent to support the children. We are dedicated to ensuring the children are assured of the best future while protecting your rights in these and other complex issues.
Child support issues do not always end with the final divorce decree
Whether you or your spouse is required to make child support payments, the non-custodial parent may fail to make the required scheduled payments. There may be valid reasons for this failure—such as the loss of employment. Or he or she may learn of a significant pay increase received by the custodial parent and simply decide to stop making payments.
Whether or not there are valid reasons for failure to pay child support, this cannot be decided by only one parent. Each Plano child support lawyer at Bowes & Hennessee, P.L.L.C. can help take appropriate legal action—whether you need the courts to enforce the initial court order, or if you need help getting the order modified to reflect changes in your circumstances. Do not attempt to handle this situation on your own. Contact one of our experienced child support lawyers for the legal support you need.
