Issues of child support and spousal support, or alimony, can be difficult and complex. An order for support can stem from separation, divorce, or from a paternity action when a child is born outside of marriage. An unwed mother can establish an order for support before the child is born or when the child is a minor, or she can seek enforcement of a support order after the child is 18 years of age.

At Childs & Childs, our experienced family lawyers explain clearly all the issues you face. We guide you through the divorce process and play an active role in protecting your financial interest, your emotional interest, and the interests of your children.

There is very little an attorney can do by traditional litigation methods concerning child support. Attorneys and courts use predetermined statutory child support guidelines to make the decisions for you. Child support calculations are based on a mathematical equation that factors in visiting time and the income of both parents.

Collaborative law and divorce mediation allow divorcing spouses to bypass rigid child support guidelines. Such alternatives allow couples to negotiate solutions that satisfy the basic needs for their children. Support amounts are what you and your spouse choose, instead of what the statutory child support guidelines dictate.

Temporary spousal support while dissolution is pending is an important and complicated aspect of divorce, where the length of marriage determines the amount of support paid and the duration of payments. It is important to discuss your situation with an experienced attorney.

Whether you are responsible for paying, or you are entitled to receive support, whether you seek child support order modification or a reduction in your spousal support payment, we can help.

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