Child Support Attorneys in San Antonio, Texas

At Barton & Associates, Attorneys at Law, we recognize that child support is more than a financial obligation—it’s essential to ensuring your child’s stability, education, health, and overall well-being after separation or divorce. Whether you’re establishing a new child support order, seeking enforcement of existing payments, pursuing a modification due to changed circumstances, or defending against an unfair request, our skilled family law attorneys in San Antonio deliver compassionate guidance and assertive advocacy. With our main office centrally located in San Antonio and appointment-only offices in Austin and Corpus Christi, we serve parents and families throughout Texas, helping secure the resources your children deserve.

Texas child support laws, outlined in the Texas Family Code, prioritize the child’s needs through presumptive guidelines that calculate obligations based on the non-custodial parent’s net resources. As of September 1, 2025, the income cap for applying these guidelines increased significantly from $9,200 to $11,700 in monthly net resources, reflecting adjustments for inflation and cost of living. This change, effective for all new orders and modifications finalized on or after that date, means higher potential support amounts for many families. Standard percentages remain: 20% for one child, 25% for two children, 30% for three, 35% for four, 40% for five, and not less than 40% for six or more—applied to the first $11,700 of net monthly resources after allowable deductions like taxes, union dues, and health insurance.

Our firm handles every aspect of child support matters with precision and care. For parents establishing initial orders—often as part of divorce, paternity actions, or Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship (SAPCR)—we ensure accurate income calculations, including wages, bonuses, self-employment earnings, and other resources. We advocate for deviations from guidelines when proven needs justify above-guideline support, such as extraordinary medical expenses, private schooling, or special needs care.

Child support enforcement is a cornerstone of our practice. If payments are delinquent, we pursue aggressive remedies, including wage withholding (the most common method, covering about 80% of collections), contempt motions, license suspensions, tax refund intercepts, or even liens on property. Working alongside the Texas Attorney General’s Child Support Division when necessary, we help custodial parents recover arrears, which accrue 6% interest, ensuring children receive what they’re owed.

For those facing changing life events—job loss, income increase, remarriage, or additional children—we excel in modifying child support orders. Texas allows modifications if there’s a material and substantial change in circumstances or if three years have passed and the amount differs by at least 20% or $100 from guidelines. The 2025 cap increase itself qualifies as such a change for many existing orders, potentially warranting review and adjustment.

Interstate cases add complexity, but our attorneys are well-versed in the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA), registering and enforcing out-of-state orders or defending against improper claims when parents live in different states.

We also address related issues like medical support (requiring health insurance coverage and unreimbursed expenses sharing), dental support, and extracurricular costs. For low-income obligors, we seek adjustments to prevent undue hardship, while ensuring custodial parents aren’t shortchanged.

High-income or complex cases benefit from our strategic approach. With the new $11,700 cap, guideline support for one child can reach up to $2,340 monthly, $2,925 for two, or $3,510 for three—significant increases that impact budgeting and negotiations. We collaborate with financial experts to verify income, uncover hidden assets, or argue for above-cap support based on the child’s accustomed lifestyle.

Payers concerned about overpayment trust us to challenge inflated claims, imputed income in underemployment cases, or improper inclusions. We protect your rights while promoting fair outcomes that support co-parenting.

What distinguishes Barton & Associates is our unparalleled accessibility and dedication to clients. Our lawyers and support staff are always “on call”—responding to texts, emails, and calls evenings, weekends, and holidays. Non-clients receive prompt telephone interviews and assistance from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week. This responsiveness provides peace of mind during stressful times.

Guided by founding attorney Gary J. Barton, renowned for strategic insight in family law and criminal defense, our Family Law Division blends empathy with tenacious representation. We view child support not as adversarial warfare but as securing your child’s future—through negotiation, mediation, or litigation when required.

Your children’s needs can’t wait. If you’re dealing with child support establishment, enforcement, modification, or any related issue, contact Barton & Associates today for a free confidential consultation. Let us help you navigate Texas laws, including the latest 2025 updates, to achieve a resolution that protects your family and finances.

Main Category: Family Law
Barton & Associates, Attorneys at Law
115 Camaron St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Office: 210-500-0000