Calculation of Child Support in Massachusetts
Consult the Divorce and Family Law Offices of Daniel J. Szostkiewicz
Making an already difficult and emotional area of law more complex, Massachusetts' child support guidelines changed at the beginning of 2009. In order to ensure the best for your child, you must obtain a Massachusetts court order for a fair and appropriate amount of child support.
At the Divorce and Family Law Offices of Daniel J. Szostkiewicz, we understand how important it is to a custodial parent to secure an order for a fair level of child support and how crucial it is to get the support paid in full. For non-custodial parents, we understand the importance of negotiating fair child support payments that help with the care of your child without unfairly depleting your financial resources.
In divorce cases, child support orders are a typical part of the divorce decree or agreement. Child support is also available to unmarried custodial parents.
For the resolution of child support issues, consult an experienced Massachusetts child support lawyer who knows how to get results. Contact us at 413-739-1121 or toll free at 1-866-959-4271 to set up a free initial consultation on your child support matters. Attorney Daniel J. Szostkiewicz proudly represents out-of-state clients as well.
Massachusetts' child support guidelines place value on parenting time
Among other factors, Massachusetts' child support guidelines emphasize the importance of parenting time. A non-custodial parent who has a high level of parenting time may pay less child support than a non-custodial parent with a lower level of visitation time.
The 2009 Massachusetts child support guidelines also take into consideration increased health insurance costs and Massachusetts' requirement of mandatory heath insurance for children.
Child support enforcement: you can't call the police
In Massachusetts, the police aren't involved in family law related court orders. If a non-custodial parent is in contempt of child support orders, you need an experienced lawyer to represent you in Massachusetts probate court to get the order enforced. Wage garnishment, along with penalties, may be part of the enforcement order.
Ask us for a cost-benefit analysis
Do you anticipate a fight about child support during your divorce? Do you believe that changes in financial circumstances warrant modifying the amount of child support you pay or receive? If so, consult the Divorce and Family Law Offices of Daniel J. Szostkiewicz before proceeding. We will do a cost-benefit analysis for you, letting you know if the battle over child support will result in a net financial gain for you after costs.
If you need legal advice in child support matters in Massachusetts, whether you live in the state or not, contact us at 413-739-1121 or toll free at 1-866-959-4271. We offer complimentary initial consultations. Please ask about our flat one-time fees.
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