Child Support Lawyer Georgetown, TX
Our Georgetown, TX child support lawyer at Gray Becker, P.C. has represented parents across Central Texas in child support proceedings for over 43 years. We handle establishment, enforcement, and modification of support orders throughout Williamson County. Contact our office to schedule a consultation.
Why Choose Gray Becker, P.C. for Child Support in Georgetown, Texas?
Founded on Decades of Texas Family Law Practice
Richard E. Gray III founded Gray Becker, P.C. and has been practicing law in Texas since 1976. He graduated cum laude from Washington and Lee University and earned his J.D. magna cum laude from The University of Texas School of Law — the same institution where he has remained deeply connected to the Austin legal community for nearly five decades. Richard E. Gray III handles child support matters as part of a broader family law practice that spans divorce, custody, property division, and enforcement of court orders. He has been named a Best Lawyer in Family Law every year from 2013 through 2025.
Our Georgetown clients also work with attorneys including Caroline Alonzo, Patricia J. Dixon, Arielle Rosvall, Jacob Smith, and Richard E. Gray IV, all of whom handle child support litigation and enforcement in Texas family courts. Arielle Rosvall, who joined the firm after building her practice in Austin since 2019, focuses specifically on child support, divorce, and enforcement matters. She has been recognized as one of the Best Ones to Watch by Best Lawyers from 2021 through 2025.
Attorneys Who Hold Firm When It Matters
Child support cases aren’t always cooperative. Some involve a parent who underreports income, drags out proceedings, or simply refuses to pay what was ordered. Our attorneys are comfortable with conflict. We gather financial documentation, depose witnesses, and pursue enforcement remedies aggressively when the situation calls for it. Settlement is always preferable when it’s honest and fair — but we don’t settle for less than what your child deserves.
Patricia J. Dixon is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, certified in 2013 and recertified in 2018 and 2023. She has been recognized by Texas Super Lawyers consistently since 2015 and holds a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating — a designation based on peer review of legal ability and professional ethics. Nathan Kennedy has earned the same AV Preeminent distinction.
Membership in the Texas Family Law Community
Our attorneys are active participants in the Texas family law bar. Patricia J. Dixon serves on the Board of the Austin Bar Association Family Law Section and is a lifetime member of the Texas Family Law Foundation. She is also a member of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists and has served as a Travis County Family Law Advocates board member. That level of involvement in the professional community reflects sustained commitment to this area of law — not a sideline practice.
Types of Child Support Cases We Handle in Georgetown
Child support matters are rarely one-size-fits-all. The circumstances that bring parents into court vary widely, and so do the legal issues involved. We handle the full range of child support matters that come before Texas family courts.
- Establishing Initial Support Orders. When parents separate or divorce without an existing support agreement, we help establish a court-ordered amount based on Texas guidelines and the specific facts of your case — including each parent’s income, the custody arrangement, and the child’s needs.
- Enforcement of Existing Orders. When the other parent stops paying, pays inconsistently, or claims they “can’t afford it” without any real change in circumstances, enforcement is necessary. Texas courts have significant tools available, including wage garnishment, license suspension, and contempt findings. Our attorneys move quickly when a parent is falling behind.
- Modification of Support Orders. Life changes. Job loss, significant income increases, a change in the child’s needs, or a new custody arrangement can all justify revisiting an existing order. We handle child support modifications when the numbers no longer reflect current reality, for either parent.
- High-Income and Complex Support Cases. Texas guidelines cap the income used in the standard calculation, but courts can order additional support above those guidelines when the child’s needs warrant it. High-income cases often involve disputes about lifestyle, private schooling, and extracurricular expenses. We’ve addressed how private school tuition is handled in Texas child support proceedings.
- Unmarried Parent Support Matters. You don’t have to be married, or going through a divorce, to need a child support order. Unmarried parents have the same rights and obligations under Texas law. We handle paternity establishment and support orders for families outside of marriage.
- Interstate Support Issues. When parents live in different states, jurisdiction and enforcement become more complicated. Texas participates in the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act framework, and we handle cases where support orders cross state lines.
Important Aspects of a Georgetown Child Support Case
Calculating Net Resources Accurately
The starting point for any Texas child support calculation is the paying parent’s net resources, a defined term under the Family Code that includes wages, salary, self-employment income, rental income, and several other sources. What gets included and what gets deducted can significantly affect the final number. Business owners and self-employed parents sometimes present the most complex calculations, particularly when income fluctuates or flows through a business entity.
When a Parent Underreports Income
This comes up more often than it should. A parent who runs their own business, gets paid in cash, or structures their finances to minimize visible income may try to present an artificially low number to the court. Texas courts have tools to address this,including imputing income based on earning capacity rather than reported earnings. Documenting discrepancies and presenting that evidence effectively is something our attorneys handle regularly.
The Travis County Standing Order and Pending Proceedings
During a pending family law case in Travis County, a standing order governs certain conduct automatically. That includes restrictions on dissipating assets, making unilateral financial changes, and other actions that could affect the proceedings. Understanding the Travis County standing order from the beginning of your case prevents costly mistakes.
Enforcement When a Parent Doesn’t Pay
Texas gives courts real enforcement authority. A parent who fails to pay court-ordered support can face wage withholding, seizure of tax refunds, suspension of driver’s and professional licenses, passport denial, and contempt of court — which can mean jail time. These aren’t theoretical consequences. Our attorneys pursue enforcement through whichever mechanism produces results fastest for our clients.
Modification After a Job Loss or Income Change
An unexpected drop in income doesn’t automatically reduce your support obligation. You need a court order. Until one is entered, the existing order remains in effect and arrears continue to accumulate. If your financial situation has changed, acting quickly to seek modification is critical. Waiting compounds the problem.
Child Support and Your Broader Family Law Picture
Child support rarely exists in isolation. It connects to custody arrangements, property division, and in some cases divorce proceedings that are happening simultaneously. How support is structured in a divorce decree affects enforcement options, tax implications, and the financial stability of your household going forward. We look at the full picture, not just the support calculation in isolation. Common misconceptions about child custody often affect how parents think about support as well — the two are more interconnected than many people realize.
Contact Gray Becker, P.C.
If you are dealing with a child support matter in Georgetown, TX, whether you’re establishing an order for the first time, trying to enforce one that’s being ignored, or seeking a modification, our attorneys are ready to help. We represent both paying and receiving parents throughout Williamson County and Central Texas.
Gray Becker, P.C. handles child support cases as part of a full-service family law practice with over four decades of experience in Texas courts. Contact our office to speak with a Georgetown child support attorney about your situation. We respond promptly and give you a clear, honest picture of your options from the first conversation.