Child Support Calc

Child Support Texas helps you quickly estimate guideline child support using your income, deductions, and the latest tax withholdings to calculate Net Resources. Enter gross income (yearly, monthly, semimonthly, biweekly, weekly, or hourly), include medical/dental and other allowable deductions, and review results aligned with Texas Family Code Chapter 154. The app presents clear, legible results with an at‑a‑glance monthly amount plus semimonthly, biweekly, and weekly equivalents, so you can compare scenarios and share them with clients, co‑parents, or colleagues.

What it does
• Converts pay from yearly, monthly, semimonthly, biweekly, weekly, or hourly into a consistent monthly basis
• Computes Net Resources using current federal income tax, Social Security/Medicare (FICA), and self‑employment (SE) tax rules
• Supports self‑employment income, including SE tax adjustments and deductions before the cap
• Combines “other income” with the primary income stream prior to deductions and statutory caps for realistic scenarios
• Applies medical and dental insurance/cash medical and other allowable deductions
• Handles the statutory cap automatically and shows both “before cap” and “after cap” net resources for transparency
• Applies the low‑income schedule automatically under $1,000 and allows you to preview it above that threshold
• Adjusts the guideline percentage for multiple families (other children supported)
• Includes a minimum‑wage estimator with configurable hours per week and weeks per year
• Lets you Share, Copy, Save to Files, or Print results directly from your device
• Provides explanatory notes, in‑app info sheets, and references to Texas Family Code §154.062, §154.125, and related provisions

Designed for everyday use
• Fast, form‑based entry with segmented controls for pay frequency and employment type (W‑2 or self‑employed)
• Inline previews when entering hourly rates (see the approximate monthly amount as you type)
• Optional “Other Income” toggle to model dual‑income situations simply and accurately
• Clear breakdown views that itemize gross income, federal tax, FICA or SE tax, medical/other deductions, and net resources before and after the cap
• Notes section to capture reminders or case‑specific context alongside the computed results
• A streamlined Welcome screen with optional tips on first launch

Why professionals and self‑represented users like it
• Consistent with guideline methodology: converts to monthly, subtracts allowable deductions, applies caps and percentage tables
• Transparent: shows how each number is derived so you can explain the result
• Flexible: model different pay frequencies, self‑employment, medical/dental costs, and multiple‑family adjustments
• Portable: share or print a clean summary for your file or to send to others

What’s new in this release
• Updated tax year and guideline placeholders for 2025
• Low‑income schedule preview and automatic application under $1,000
• Dual‑income modeling with combined nets before deductions and caps
• Refined breakdown presentation for before/after cap transparency
• Minimum‑wage calculator with adjustable hours and weeks
• Share, Copy, Save to Files, and Print actions from the results view
• Visual polish and a helpful welcome experience

This app provides guideline estimates for educational and planning purposes. It does not replace legal advice, judicial discretion, or case‑specific orders. Actual outcomes can vary based on facts, local practice, and court rulings. Consult the Texas Family Code and, when appropriate, a licensed attorney. Use of this app does not create an attorney‑client relationship.