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Texas divorce, by the numbers.

Free, private calculators built strictly on the Texas Family Code — work out child support, spousal maintenance, property, and more before you ever pay a $5,000 retainer.

Private by default · No account needed · Built on Texas's official guidelines · Not legal advice

§154Texas Family Code
$11,700Guideline cap (2025)
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We apply Texas's own statutory guidelines — no guesswork.

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A preparation tool, not a predictor

We don’t give legal advice or predict what a judge will do. These calculators turn Texas’s published guidelines into clear estimates so you can understand the benchmarks governing your case and negotiate with confidence.

How divorce numbers work in Texas

Texas is a community-property state that sets child support with a fixed statutory formula, so the guideline numbers are more predictable than in many states. Under Texas Family Code §154, support is a percentage of the paying parent's monthly net resources — 20% for one child, 25% for two, 30% for three, and up to 40% for five or more — applied only to the first $11,700 of net resources, the current cap.

Spousal maintenance is harder to qualify for in Texas than alimony in many states. A spouse generally must show they lack the property to meet their minimum reasonable needs, plus a qualifying ground such as a marriage of 10 years or more, family violence, a disability, or caring for a disabled child. If ordered, the amount is capped at the lesser of $5,000 per month or 20% of the payer's average monthly gross income, and the duration is tied to the length of the marriage.

Property is divided in a "just and right" manner — often, but not always, equal. Only community property (generally what was acquired during the marriage) is divided; each spouse's separate property stays with its owner.

Texas divorce calculator FAQ

How is child support calculated in Texas?

Texas applies a guideline percentage to the paying parent's monthly net resources: 20% for one child, 25% for two, 30% for three, 35% for four, and 40% for five or more, up to a cap of $11,700 in net resources. Our free Texas child support calculator shows each step and cites Texas Family Code §154.

What is the maximum child support in Texas?

The guideline percentage applies only to the first $11,700 of monthly net resources (the current cap). Above that, a court can order more based on the child's proven needs, but it is not automatic.

How is alimony (spousal maintenance) calculated in Texas?

If a spouse qualifies, maintenance is capped at the lesser of $5,000 per month or 20% of the payer's average monthly gross income, with the duration set by the length of the marriage. Eligibility is limited — our Texas spousal maintenance calculator screens the requirements and shows the caps.

Is Texas a 50/50 divorce state?

No. Texas divides the community estate in a way the court deems 'just and right,' which is often roughly equal but can be unequal based on the circumstances. Separate property is not divided at all.

Are these Texas divorce calculators free?

Yes. Every Untangle Plan calculator is free, requires no account, and runs privately in your browser. Each one shows the statute it used and builds a prep worksheet you can bring to an attorney.

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