Child Support: Parental Rights and Responsibilities
Contact McLean Family Law Attorney
State guidelines spell out the level of child support that each parent is to be responsible for when parents are divorced or separated. Each parent's income and the number of days the child is with each parent are two essential factors in determining child support amounts. A consultation with an experienced family law attorney can help clarify other factors and issues and reassure a parent that he or she will not be overpaying or be underpaid when child support court orders are finalized.
Virginia guidelines and codes for determining child support are quite comprehensive, including questions such as whether a child is likely to need braces, what amount of support will be needed to pay for child care, and how many days a child resides with each parent.
Creating a Sound Child Support Agreement Can Help Both Parties Adhere to it
Ideally, parents seek child custody arrangements that make the most sense for a child and preserve parent-child bonds with both parents — and perhaps grandparents as well. In reality, however, some parents feel compelled to seek a certain number of days of child custody in order to minimize payout or maximize income from child support. You may find that the person you were married to is not the person you are divorcing.
At the law offices of John R. Powell in McLean, clients can count on Mr. Powell to be honest and tell them what they need to hear — not necessarily what they want to hear. Contact attorney Powell to discuss issues affecting child support including verification of income. Feel free to talk about questionable or grey areas such as pending changes in income for either parent, the possible need for modifications or assistance with enforcement, and related issues affecting divorcing parents and unwed parents.
Rest assured that if attorney Powell can resolve your legal matter at no charge in less than an hour, he will not hesitate to do so. Clients' needs, and the best interests of children, are guiding principles at the law offices of John R. Powell.
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