Legal Help to Ensure Your Children Receive the Support They Need
Every child deserves the support of his or her parents, and that includes financial support. Most parents want to provide for their children, but they do not always know how to get the support their child needs and they don't always agree on how much support is really necessary.
The law has taken some of the guesswork out of support by providing child support guidelines. The guidelines state how much support will be provided based upon the income of the non-custodial parent and the number of children being supported. However, the guidelines do not account for special needs that children may have, and they don't address the issues of very high income couples.
Allow us to help you present your case for child support or help with enforcement of your child support order. Contact the child support lawyers at the Charlotte, North Carolina law office of Bush & Powers.
Establish an Initial Child Support Order
You will need a child support order to begin collecting support on behalf of your child or children. This will happen during the process of reaching a separation agreement, during your divorce proceedings, or from a petition to establish paternity. An experienced child support lawyer can help you document any special needs your child may have that would require additional financial support, above the state guidelines, or any special circumstances that should reduce your support obligation.
Modification of Child Support Orders
The lives of children and parents change; support orders can change as well. If you have lost a job or had a significant decrease in pay, you can petition to have your support order modified. A child's increased needs could also lead to a modification of child support.
Enforcement of Child Support Orders
If you are having trouble receiving—or paying—your court ordered child support, you can get help. We go after parents who aren't paying support. And we help parents who have fallen behind on support to negotiate back support so they get back into compliance with the law. Nonpayment of child support is a serious matter that can have multiple legal implications. Don't just stop paying. Talk to a child support attorney so you understand your obligations and the consequences of your choices.
Contact the child support lawyers at Bush & Powers. Your initial consultation is confidential.
