FAQ: Worker's Compensation and Child Support

Posted on June 8, 2008 by Shannon Cavers

Question: I receive Worker's Compensation benefits from a job accident I had. Does this amount count in my income for calculating child support?

Answer: Yes, benefits received from worker's compensation is considered as income for the purposes of child support determination. Texas law includes income from all sources to determine a parent's child support obligation. About the only benefits not included are TANF.

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