Getting Your Child the Support He or She Needs
In determining how much child support a parent must pay, the courts will apply a mathematical formula based on how much the parent made in the past, what the income is now and what it will likely be in the future. In an economy like the one we have today, the calculation can get complicated.—Attorney Barbara Morton
At the Law Office of Barbara Morton in Plainfield, we handle child support matters for couples of all kinds and at all levels of income and assets. Regardless of the custody arrangement, it is vitally important to ensure that your child has the support and resources he or she needs and deserves.
At the same time, child support is not a way for one parent to punish the other. It is not about making it impossible for the parent paying child support to have a reasonable lifestyle. It's about doing what is fair and right and keeping the child's best interests at the forefront of the conversation.
When you contact us regarding a child support matter, you will have an opportunity to work with an attorney who has more than 10 years of experience in the negotiation, mediation and litigation of complex family law disputes. Our firm can help you ensure that your child receives adequate support by coming to an arrangement that is fair and workable in the long run.
What If a Parent Tries to Shirk Responsibility to Pay Child Support?
If the parent who is to pay child support quits his or her job or takes a less well-paying job in order to avoid the obligation to pay, the courts will almost certainly take a hard look at the prior earning history and order support that reflects earning capacity rather than current income. And if a parent refuses to pay court-ordered child support, we can aggressively pursue an enforcement action.
In today's economy, the high unemployment rate makes this situation more complicated. The standard child support guidelines sometimes do not result in a fair outcome. Sometimes a parent is simply not in a position to pay the level of support the child deserves. It is vitally important to ensure that both sides are being fair, honest and reasonable regarding the need for support and the ability to pay.
Contact Us Today for a Free Consultation
To discuss your situation with an experienced Illinois lawyer serving clients in Will County, Grundy County, Kendall County and beyond, contact our Plainfield office near Plainfield today. We can help you seek a fair child support agreement whenever possible and can aggressively litigate the matter if necessary.
