Rita Rodriguez, Petitioner v. George Rodriguez, Respondent

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court held that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in awarding $2,500 monthly child support despite the obligor’s net resources exceeding $4,000, because the portion above $4,000 may be based solely on the child’s needs and the presumptive award for the first $4,000 need not be limited to those needs. Accordingly, the Court reversed the Court of Appeals and affirmed the trial court’s judgment.