Use this calculator to estimate guideline child support under Texas Family Code § 154.125 for a New Braunfels or Comal County case. Enter the paying parent's (the obligor's) monthly figures. If you already know their monthly net resources, use the shortcut box at the top.
- Monthly net resources
- $0
- Net resources used (capped at $11,700)
- $0
- Guideline percentage
- 20%
- Monthly amount
- $0
How this calculator works
Texas starts with the obligor's monthly net resources: most income from every source, minus federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare taxes, union dues, and the cost of health and dental coverage for the child. The guideline percentage for the number of children before the court is then applied: 20% for one child, 25% for two, 30% for three, 35% for four, 40% for five, and at least 40% for six or more. For orders signed on or after September 1, 2025, the percentages apply to net resources up to $11,700 per month.
Read more about what counts as net resources and how Texas child support is calculated.
What the calculator does not cover
- Children in other households. A lower "multiple family" percentage may apply.
- Imputed income. If a parent is intentionally unemployed or underemployed, a court can set support based on earning potential.
- Medical and dental support and uninsured expenses, which are ordered separately. See medical and dental support.
- Deviations from guidelines based on the child's needs, travel costs, extraordinary expenses, or a split or shared arrangement.
If your order is a few years old and income has changed, you may qualify for a child support modification. If payments have stopped, see enforcement and arrears.
Talk With a New Braunfels Child Support Lawyer
A calculator is a starting point. Self-employment income, bonuses, imputed income, multiple households and high incomes can change the answer substantially. For a free consultation with our family law team about child support in Comal County or nearby counties, call (830) 302-4071. Se habla español.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this calculator's result what the judge will order?
Not necessarily. It estimates the Texas guideline amount, which courts presume is reasonable, but a judge can go above or below guidelines if the evidence shows the guideline amount would be unjust or inappropriate. Parents can also agree to a different amount if the court approves it.
What if the paying parent makes more than the cap?
Guideline percentages apply to the first $11,700 of monthly net resources for orders signed on or after September 1, 2025. A court can order more if the child’s proven needs justify it. See how child support is calculated.
What if the paying parent has children in another household?
Texas uses a different, lower percentage chart when the obligor has a legal duty to support children in more than one household (Tex. Fam. Code § 154.129). This calculator shows the single-household guideline, so talk with us for a multi-family estimate.
Does this include medical and dental support?
No. Medical and dental support are ordered in addition to base child support. See medical and dental support.
Last reviewed November 13, 2026. General information only, not legal advice.