By understanding the implications and taking responsible actions, you can ensure that child support remains a priority while safeguarding your financial well-being. Child support is a vital obligation that parents have toward their children’s financial well-being after a separation or divorce. While the primary focus of child support is to ensure that children’s needs are … Read more
In Missouri, if the criteria for modifying child support are valid, you can request a modification. When you divorce, meeting your children’s emotional, educational, and financial needs and sharing custody with your ex is essential. In divorce proceedings, the court strives to ensure that both parents provide for their children’s ongoing needs. This is done … Read more
If you lost your job and have child support to pay, seek legal help right away. Your attorney will help you notify your co-parent, the office of child support, and the court about your unemployment status. The pandemic-induced recession has resulted in unprecedented job losses. According to a recent report, overall, it’s estimated that the … Read more
While it is left to the court’s discretion to determine whether monetary gifts should be entered as monthly income, there must be regularity in the receipt of said gifts. There are many factors a court considers when setting child support and maintenance (commonly referred to as alimony). Both parents’ income, childcare expenses, home expenses, and … Read more
If a motion to modify is not the appropriate action, what can you expect your former spouse’s attorney to do? What happens when a responsible parent cannot pay child support on time? Often, when one party falls behind child support, it is because of hard times. As discussed in past articles, there are methods through … Read more
The good news is, with the help of your family law attorney, you can potentially extend support up to the age of 21. For most seeing your child walk across the stage and receive their diploma is an exciting time. For parents of children receiving support, it can be bittersweet. Will your child still receive support? The … Read more