Professional-grade calculations following Texas Family Code § 154.125. Built for family law attorneys practicing in Texas District Courts with the updated 2026 income cap.
Monthly net resources cap (effective Sept 1, 2025)
Guideline percentages apply to the first $11,700 of monthly net resources. Support for income above this amount is determined on a case-by-case basis.
Texas uses a straightforward percentage-based formula applied to the paying parent's net monthly resources
| Number of Children | Percentage of Net Resources | Maximum Monthly Payment (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Child | 20% | $2,340 per month |
| 2 Children | 25% | $2,925 per month |
| 3 Children | 30% | $3,510 per month |
| 4 Children | 35% | $4,095 per month |
| 5+ Children | 40% | $4,680 per month |
Note: Maximum amounts are based on the $11,700 monthly income cap. For incomes below $1,000/month, special low-income guidelines apply.
Understanding what counts as "net monthly resources" under Texas law
Wages, salary, commissions, bonuses, overtime, tips, self-employment income, rental income, retirement/pension, disability benefits, unemployment, interest and dividends.
Federal income tax (single rate), state income tax, FICA/Social Security, union dues, health insurance premiums for the child.
If the paying parent has children from other relationships, adjustments may apply to the percentage used in the calculation.
For net resources exceeding $11,700/month, the court determines support based on the needs of the child and may exceed guideline amounts.
Special guidelines apply when the paying parent's net monthly resources are less than $1,000, with reduced percentages to prevent financial hardship.
Health insurance and uninsured medical expenses are handled separately from the basic child support percentage calculation.
Automatically applies the current $11,700 income cap and correct percentage guidelines. Never worry about using outdated cap amounts or tax tables.
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Built-in Texas tax calculator automatically computes net monthly resources using current federal and state tax rates, FICA withholdings, and allowable deductions.
Handle complex scenarios where the obligor has children from multiple relationships, with proper adjustments to the guideline percentages.
Properly calculate net resources for self-employed parents, including business expense deductions and variable income averaging per Texas guidelines.
Automatic detection and application of low-income adjustment provisions for obligors with net monthly resources under $1,000.
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Separate calculations for health insurance premiums and uninsured medical expenses according to Texas requirements.
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