My Girlfriend Told Me That The Court Will Give Her As Much Money As She Wants For Our Baby. How Much Will Child Support Be?

Practical Tip: My girlfriend told me that the court will give her as much money as she wants for our baby.  How much will child support be?

To calculate child support, the court will determine the amount of the parent’s net resources available for child support and apply child support guidelines to determine the requisite amount to be paid by the parent.  In addition, the court will consider other factors in order to deviate from the child support guidelines, if necessary.

Under Texas Family Code § 154.129, a chart is provided in order to determine the child support amount for children before the court.

(*DISCLAIMER: The above information is not legal advice nor does it create an attorney-client relationship.  The above question and answer is merely informational.  If legal advice is needed, please consult an attorney.)