Texas Child Custody:

Texas courts try to do everything possible to decrease the emotional impact on children whose parents are divorcing. The courts will encourage the parents to work out a plan. If the parents cannot agree on a custody plan, the court will use its own discretion to establish a custody order that will always be based on the best interest of the child or children. The court will also consider:
1) The health, welfare and safety of the child(ren);
2) Any history of neglect, sexual abuse, or sexual assault by a parent;
3) Any history of family violence.

A child over 12 may file a document with the court asking to have custody given to a person chosen by that child.

Texas Child Support:

Texas courts use something called the Percentage of Income formula to calculate how much a parent must provide for support of the child or children. The court requires a parent to pay a certain percentage of his or her income for child support. The percentage is based on the number of children. For example, a non-custodial parent with one child might be required to pay 20% of his or her net income as child support. In some situations both parents may be required to pay support. See Texas Divorce Resources and Statutes for child support enforcement resources.

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