Child Support Attorneys
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Your children will always be the most important people in your life, and we understand that you will go to any length to ensure their well-being. When involved in child support cases, an experienced family attorney will help you understand the relevant legal factors that are in play, how they may impact the case, and advise the best path forward for your situation. Our attorneys will keep you informed on every matter of the case. A parent needs to be assured that their Virginia child support lawyer will thoroughly understand the unique circumstances that characterize the case as it relates to family law.
Child Support Details
Divorce is mentally straining on everyone, especially the children involved. At Parks Zeigler, our attorneys in Virginia will work tirelessly to provide high-quality legal assistance, so your children receive constant financial support throughout the divorce procedure.
As can be expected, if you have children with your spouse, the divorce process will likely take longer to negotiate. The separation period is twelve months, even if the parties reach an agreement. Likewise, the child custody arrangement will have an impact on the financial issues for the family, as the calculation of child custody support can depend on other factors such as spousal support and the division of property that produces income.
Calculating Child Support
When involved in child support cases, our experienced child support lawyers in Virginia will help you understand the relevant legal factors that are in play, how they may impact the case, and advise the best path forward for your situation. Four factors primarily affect child support calculations:
- The gross income of each party
- The custodial schedule
- The costs of work-related to childcare
- The costs of medical insurance for the children
These figures are plugged into a guideline formula. The guideline amount for child support is presumptively correct, and courts are required to start their analysis at the guideline amount. The Courts can deviate from the guideline figure based on other circumstances and factors but must make written findings for any deviation. Child support is modifiable based on a material change in circumstances. This means that, until the children are eighteen or graduate from high school, either parent can petition the court to change the child support amount based on a change in circumstances.
Confidence and comfort with your attorney are paramount when having to go through child support negotiations. Our team’s priorities are your legal interests and ensuring that this difficult process goes as smoothly as possible.
A Virginia Child Support Attorney Could Help with This Process
If you or a loved one is going through a separation or divorce and children are involved, schedule a consultation with our attorneys today. A Virginia child support lawyer is ready to help you make a plan for your family.
Written By Shelly F. Wood
Shelly is a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in family and criminal law. She began her career as a Public Defender for Norfolk in 2002 before transitioning to private practice in 2004. After successfully running her own law firm for 14 years, Shelly became the Managing Partner of Parks Zeigler’s Chesapeake office in 2020. This move allowed her to expand her legal services while staying deeply connected to the Chesapeake community.
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