Trusted Child Support And Paternity Attorneys In The Dallas Metroplex

Ensuring your children have the financial support they need to thrive is one of the most critical aspects of any family law case. At Amin Legal Firm, P.C., we understand the emotional stress and frustration that parents often experience when dealing with child support and paternity matters.

With over 15 years of legal experience, our team provides empathetic, professional and confident representation to families in Allen and throughout the Dallas Metroplex and Denton County. We are here to be your hardworking, compassionate advocates, aggressively seeking the solutions you and your children need.

Securing And Enforcing Child Support

Whether you are facing a divorce or are an unmarried parent seeking financial assistance, our firm has extensive experience helping individuals overcome the complexities of the legal system. We offer dedicated assistance to help you with:

• Obtaining awards: Guiding you through the initial process of establishing a fair and accurate child support order.
• Modifications: Helping you modify past child support awards when there has been a substantial change in financial circumstances or the child’s needs.
• Motions for enforcement: Providing aggressive representation in the filing and prosecution of a motion for enforcement if you are seeking incarceration of an obligor who has willfully failed to comply with an order of support.

What Determines The Child Support Amount?

Many parents wonder how the courts calculate child support. In Texas, the court generally determines the child support amount by calculating a specific percentage of the noncustodial parent’s net resources. This percentage typically scales based on the number of children involved (for example, 20% of net resources for one child, 25% for two children, and so on).

However, the court may also consider other factors and deviate from these standard guidelines to ensure the child’s best interests are met. Factors can include the child’s specific educational or health care needs, the cost of childcare and the division of parenting time.

Establishing Paternity: The Essential First Step

A prerequisite to obtaining child custody, visitation or child support is that the child must have a legally recognized father.

Paternity is established only by an Acknowledgment of Paternity (AOP) filed with the Vital Statistics Unit, a court adjudication or marriage. While a father’s name may appear on the certificate as a result of an AOP, the birth certificate itself is not the legal instrument that establishes rights. We can guide you through the Establishing Paternity process in Texas.

Common Hoops To Jump Through

Paternity and child support cases are rarely straightforward. We frequently help our clients with common hurdles, such as:

• Compelling DNA testing: If a potential father denies paternity or refuses to acknowledge the child, we can petition the court to order mandatory genetic DNA testing to establish legal parentage.
• Uncovering hidden income: In high net worth cases or situations involving self-employed ex-partners, parents may attempt to hide their true income to avoid paying their fair share. We use legal discovery tools to track down hidden assets and ensure support is calculated accurately.
• Locating an uncooperative parent: If the other parent is evading their financial responsibilities, we can utilize legal resources and enforcement measures to track them down and hold them accountable.

If you need further clarification on how Texas law applies to your specific situation, we are here to offer the clear, confident guidance you deserve.

Frequently Asked Questions

Facing a family law dispute often brings up a lot of uncertainty, and it is completely normal to have questions about what to expect. At Amin Legal Firm, P.C., we believe that an informed client is an empowered client. Below, we have provided answers to some of the most common questions we receive from individuals and families in the Dallas Metroplex.

Can I withhold visitation if my ex stops paying child support?

No. In Texas, child support and child custody/visitation are treated as two entirely separate legal issues. You cannot deny a parent their court-ordered visitation time just because they are behind on child support. Instead, the correct approach is to let us file an enforcement petition to collect the unpaid support legally.

How long does child support last?

Under Texas law, child support obligations typically remain in effect until your child turns 18 years old or graduates from high school. However, we understand that some families have unique needs. If your child requires continuous care due to a significant physical or mental disability, we can help you petition the court to extend these support payments indefinitely to ensure their long-term well-being and security.

Secure Your Child’s Future Today: Schedule A Consultation Today

You do not have to face the complexities of child support and paternity alone. Call 469-251-8295 or use our online contact form. We offer family law services in English, Urdu, Punjabi, and Hindi.