154.126 – APPLICATION OF GUIDELINES TO ADDITIONAL NET
Texas Family Code § 154.126
Summary
This law allows courts to apply child support guidelines to the obligor's net resources that exceed a specified amount. It also gives courts discretion to order additional child support based on the parties' income and proven needs.
Applies when obligor's net resources exceed a specified threshold.
Court can use guidelines for the first portion of net resources.
Additional support may be ordered based on income and needs.
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