Child support in Texas is not a guess or a negotiation from scratch — it starts from a formula. If you are setting up or responding to a support order in Round Rock, SMB Law, PC makes sure the numbers are calculated correctly and that the order reflects what the law actually requires.
Many Round Rock parents are surprised to learn how mechanical the starting point is: Texas ties guideline support to a percentage of the paying parent’s income, and getting that income figure right is where most of the real work lives.
Where a Round Rock child support case is handled
Round Rock sits primarily in Williamson County, so a child support suit is filed with the Williamson County District Clerk at the Justice Center in Georgetown. Many support matters are also handled through the state child support system, but the county court is where a contested order is decided.
How guideline child support is calculated
Texas sets guideline support as a percentage of the paying parent’s monthly net resources: 20% for one child, 25% for two, 30% for three, and 35% for four, with more for additional children. ‘Net resources’ is not simply take-home pay — it is nearly all income minus specific deductions like Social Security tax, federal income tax for a single filer, and the cost of the child’s health insurance. Because the percentage is fixed, the entire dispute usually comes down to proving the correct income figure, and that is where careful lawyering changes the result.
Working with us from Round Rock
Our office is about 20 miles south in downtown Austin, a 25-to-35-minute drive down I-35. We handle most Round Rock child support consultations and updates by phone and video.
At SMB Law, PC you work directly with attorney Shane M. Boasberg, who has represented Texans for more than two decades. We explain things in plain English, give you a plan instead of more stress, and keep you informed from your first confidential consultation through final resolution.
Why clients choose SMB Law, PC
Direct attorney access — you talk to Shane, licensed since 2003, not a call center.
Honest advice — if a fight is not worth the cost, we say so.
Transparent fees explained before you commit.
What working with us looks like
Confidential consultation to understand your goals and the law that applies.
Strategy and records tailored to your situation.
Negotiation or court — we settle when we can and litigate when we must.
Resolution implemented correctly so you can move on.
Guideline support is 20% of the paying parent’s monthly net resources for one child, rising with each additional child. The figure depends on correctly calculating net resources, not just salary.
What counts toward the child support percentage?
The percentage applies to net resources — most income minus deductions such as Social Security tax, income tax for a single filer, and the child’s health insurance premium.
Do I have to go to Georgetown for a Round Rock case?
A contested Williamson County support order is decided at the Justice Center in Georgetown, but we handle most of the process for Round Rock parents remotely.