Child Support Attorney Everett WA
Everett Child Support Attorney Services
There is no one size fits all when it comes to representing a client in support cases. In fact, they call them support guidelines for a reason. Contact a Lang Law Everett attorney at 425-231-1559. The court takes into consideration the ability of a party and the needs of the child.
There many elements to determine the transfer amount beyond the parents' incomes. Other issues are time spent with the other parent an whether or not a deviation would be appropriate. Although they don't use a new spouse or roommate's income for calculating support, they do to a point when determining support, which is not the same thing. Some portions of income may be excluded from determining support, or even cannot be garnished for collection purposes. One example is military disability, but it is not a simple as that. It may depend on whether or not it is connected to amount of military pension. Regardless, it can still be taken into consideration when determining the monthly amount. Support laws are very complex as you can see, so obtaining an experienced lawyer is critical to obtain optimum results.
For example, if a party lives in a house, and the rent is $3,000 per month. Can they claim to pay $3,000 per month for rent? What about roommates contributions to rent, bills, and other household expenses. What about remarriage and other children? What about committed intimate relationships of either party? Easily, I could create and entire website dedicated to the topic of possible questions. There are many more factors that the courts take into consideration when determining the transfer payment.
Children from other relationships? Depending on which party it is, or in the even it is even both parties having children from other relationships, it creates more questions. For example, does the party receive support from the other parent, and if so how much? Do any of the children from other relationships have special needs.
Modification of Support. If you need to modify your support, we have an experienced modification lawyer at Lang Law Everett.
Adjust Support. You may not need a modification but simply a motion to adjust support. Our experienced attorney can assist in choosing which one to go with.
Obtain your first order. Sometimes your first order is the result of a divorce, while other times it is because of the establishment of parentage (non married parents). Obtaining your first support order can be stressful and challenging. Our attorneys are up for the task and will fight hard for you.
Nonparent child support order. We can also assist you with obtaining support in a minor guardianship.