154.064 – MEDICAL SUPPORT AND DENTAL SUPPORT FOR CHILD
Texas Family Code § 154.064
Summary
This law establishes that the court will typically require the non-custodial parent to provide medical and dental support for their child, in addition to regular child support payments. It ensures that children's healthcare needs are considered in support calculations.
Obligor must provide medical and dental support for the child.
Support is in addition to standard child support payments.
Guidelines assume healthcare costs are included in support obligations.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's MEDICAL SUPPORT AND DENTAL SUPPORT FOR CHILD law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.
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