Establishing Child Support With Your Lawyer's Help
Parents are usually concerned about the amount of child support the court will orders. I can answer your questions about child support resulting from divorce or support for children born outside a marital relationship. I can also assist in modifying existing support orders.
Establishing Child Support in a Divorce
When you divorce, the same income used to support one home must now cover two separate homes. This change can create financial difficulties. Families may struggle to make ends meet, which makes child support critical. Most parents want to ensure their child's financial needs are covered, but they also want an order that makes financial sense.
Each state is required to establish support guidelines to determine child support. While these guidelines appear to be straightforward, you can benefit by discussing your options with an attorney. This is especially true for self-employed or unemployed parents.
Child Support and Paternity
Child support is often a critical issue for families with children born outside of marriage. For a child born outside of marriage, it may be necessary to determine paternity before ordering child support. Once again, you should consult an attorney to evaluate your options.
I represent fathers and mothers, in addition to other caretakers, in paternity proceedings to help them resolve child support and child custody issues. I will speak frankly and candidly with you to ensure your interests are protected.
For experienced legal representation in Salem and the surrounding communities, contact me by calling 503-371-7800 to set up a confidential consultation. For more information about how child support is calculated, please see our resources page.
