SIERRA VISTA CHILD SUPPORT ATTORNEY

Child custody, support, and visitation outcomes can be some of the most important parts of the divorce process. In divorce cases involving significant assets, business interests, or substantially disproportionate income, the distribution of those assets and the payment of any income can be major areas of contention. Primary or secondary education funds, trust assets, business-related succession plans, and other equally important arrangements may need to be taken into consideration in child support and child custody cases, as well.

Arizona courts acknowledge the right every child has to be supported by both parents, financially, if possible. A qualified Sierra Vista child support attorney can provide assistance in determining your options and ideal outcome with issues such as child support guidelines, financial affidavits, income withholding orders and more.

The State of Arizona has the ultimate authority when determining child support decisions. These guidelines consider, but are not limited to, income, payroll deductions, and taxes when determining the amount of child support. Issues such as business interest valuations, real estate holdings, and child support to children from a previous marriage can add to the complexity of the matter.

Child support in Arizona follows a process for determining the amount of child support required to be paid. In situations where parents cannot agree on the amount of child support to be paid, a judge can decide based on a legal calculation. Per the Arizona government website, the calculation can include:

• The employment or business income or potential income of each parent;
• Any other sources of income;
• The number of children involved between parents;
• The percentage of time the child will spend with each parent;
• The tax filing status of each parent;
• Required support of children from other relationships;
• Health insurance expenses;
• Mandatory union dues;
• Mandatory retirement contributions;
• Daycare expenses or uninsured health-related expenses.

The child support decision could also obligate that expenses for the following are shared:

• Child care to allow the parent to work or to get training or schooling for work skills;
• Children’s reasonable health-care expenses;
• Traveling for visitation from one parent to another;
• Children’s educational needs; and
• Special needs expenses.

Choosing the best Sierra Vista child support attorney can allow you to achieve the best possible outcome for you and your children with regard to your child support case. The Sierra Vista child support attorneys at Sierra Vista Divorce Law, PLLC have the expertise needed to guide you through the most complex child custody and child support settlement issues. Our Sierra Vista family law attorneys will work to understand your needs and calculate the child support obligations in accordance with the law. If necessary, our attorneys will protect your rights and the best interest of your children in court.

After an agreement or judgement for child support has been decided, there may be future factors taken into consideration that can increase or decrease a payment after the fact.  For example, if a parent’s earning ability or a child’s financial needs have changed, this could potentially lead to a change. More often, child support requirements do not end or change, unless one parent initiates action in Court or with the State’s child support agency for modification of child support, or the child reaches the age of majority. If you require assistance with, Child Support Services please do not hesitate to contact the attorneys at Sierra Vista Divorce Law, PLLC to help you protect your rights.

Whether you require assistance in raising child support payments, or you are lowering your child support obligation because of a change in circumstances, we can help. At Sierra Vista Divorce Law, PLLC, our Sierra Vista family law attorneys are capable and qualified to handle many types of cases involving child support and child support modification. Contact our office today at (520) 335-8037 for a (30 min) initial consultation.