Child Support
Child support is routine payments made from one parent to the other for the purpose of providing for a child. Determining the appropriate amount of child support can be emotionally and fiscally difficult. One parent might question the other’s true income or how much money the child actually needs.
At Core Family Law, our attorneys utilize their experience and skills to help clients negotiate or resolve support agreements when necessary, litigate the amount in court.
Parents' Duty to Support Children
Any person legally found to be a parent has a legal duty to financially support his/her children. That duty generally lasts until the child reaches the age of 18, or graduates high school, whichever is later.
How is the Amount of Child Support Determined?
Child support is determined by a mathematical formula. The formula includes many factors—both parents’ income, the number of children, the cost of health insurance, the amount of time the children spend with each parent, etc.
The attorneys at Core Family Law have a comprehensive understanding of the factors necessary to ensure that the amount of child support accurately reflects the true income and expenses of the parents. We will thoroughly investigate the income of the opposing party. We will ensure the Court is aware of the financial effect paying support has on our client. In short, we will protect your interests to make sure that your children are cared for at the appropriate financial level.
Learn more about how courts measure parental responsibility in support cases: 🎬 Courts don’t measure love when it comes to custody. Here is what they do measure.
Modifying Child Support Orders
While past income is often the best predictor of future income, it does not always predict the economic future. A parent may lose a job or a child may have unexpected (and costly) health issues. If one parent can establish a substantial change in circumstances, child support can be modified.
Watch this quick video to understand why an income drop doesn’t automatically lower your support: 🎬 Income drop doesn’t mean your support will automatically drop with it. Learn why.
Contact Core Family Law About Your Child Support Case
In Court, ‘it doesn’t matter what you believe, it matters what you can prove!’ Core Family Law will work with you to identify and collect the evidence necessary for your child support order. Please keep in mind that this page is not legal advice for you or your case. Contact Core Family Law to speak with an attorney and schedule an in-person consultation.
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