Child support can be one of the most important financial issues parents address after separation or divorce. Whether support is being established for the first time, an existing obligation needs to be changed, or a parent is dealing with an enforcement dispute, attorney Benjamin Baker helps clients understand their rights and responsibilities under Texas law. Located in Sherman, Benjamin represents parents throughout Grayson County, Fannin County, and Collin County in child support and other family law matters.
A child support order that made sense several years ago may no longer reflect a family's current circumstances. A parent may experience a substantial change in income, a job loss, a new custody arrangement, or another significant change.
However, parents generally should not simply begin paying a different amount on their own. An existing court order remains in place unless it is formally modified by the court. Benjamin represents parents seeking modifications as well as parents responding to requests to change an existing support obligation.
Child support matters may involve:
Establishing an initial child support order
Modifying an existing support order
Changes in income or employment
Medical and dental support
Enforcement of unpaid child support
Disputes concerning payment history
Child support issues connected with divorce or custody cases
When required support is not being paid, the financial impact on a family can become significant. Conversely, a parent accused of failing to comply with a support order may face serious legal consequences and should understand exactly what is being alleged. Benjamin represents clients on both sides of child support enforcement matters and works to identify the underlying facts, payment history, and terms of the existing court order.
From his office in Sherman, Benjamin Baker represents parents throughout Grayson County, Fannin County, and Collin County, including communities such as Denison, Bonham, McKinney, and the surrounding region. If you have questions about establishing, modifying, or enforcing child support in Texas, contact Benjamin Baker to discuss your situation and your options.