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Child support refers to payments that one parent must make to the other, typically the custodial parent, to support a child’s needs. This compensation may be used for basic necessities like food, clothing, and shelter, as well as medical care, educational expenses, transportation, and enrichment. Arizona court orders will determine how much child support a Phoenix parent must pay.
Navigating the child support process can be challenging without an attorney on your side. In these situations, the Law Office of Karen A. Schoenau can help. Our Phoenix child support lawyer will work closely with you to ensure that your child is receiving the resources that he or she needs with an appropriate parenting plan.
An Arizona court will begin calculating child support amount by determining how much money the parents would have spent to care for the child if they remained as one family. After calculating this amount, the court will look at each parent’s gross income, the amount of time that each parent spends caring for the child, and other factors relevant to the child’s needs, such as extra medical expenses.
Each parent is required to contribute a proportional amount of their income to support their child. The court will look at many financial sources to determine a parent’s gross income, which may include the following.
Your divorce decree or Phoenix child support orders will outline the length of time that you or your spouse must make child support payments. Typically, your child support obligation is enforced until the last day of the month when the last of the following events occur:
If you are filing for or are subject to a child support order, you need an attorney’s help. The process can be highly complex, and a Phoenix child support lawyer can help ensure that your rights and your child’s best interests are protected during the process.
At the Law Office of Karen A. Schoenau, we will handle all aspects of your case and prepare you for each stage, gathering financial documents, conducting independent calculations, and presenting your case to the family court. Our Phoenix child custody modification lawyer can also help you modify an existing order if the terms are unjust. We can also help you enforce payments through the court or the Arizona Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) if your former spouse or partner is delinquent.
If you are trying to hold a former partner accountable for a child support order, the Law Office of Karen A. Schoenau can help. Message us to schedule a free consultation with a Phoenix child support lawyer and learn more about your legal options. Call 480-467-3435 to speak to our Scottsdale family law attorney today.