CHILD SUPPORT ATTORNEY
Child Support is a concern during a divorce, and can impact your child’s financial wellbeing. It factors in the income of each parent, number of children needing support, day care/health insurance/and any special need costs, support obligations to other children from other relationships, and the details of your child custody agreement. As Livingston County Family dispute lawyers, McCririe Law feels child support is much more than just having enough money to meet bills.
Yes, child support assists with the financial cost with raising a child, but it also has a mental and emotional importance for your child. The non-custodial parent has to be in the life of the child in whatever way is worked out between the parents Studies have found children with both parents invested in their life have more physical and emotional security.
McCririe Law, family dispute lawyers specializing in child support and custody, will advocate for your best interest and that of your child(ren). You want legal counsel that will put your family first. When it comes to child support, physical custody, or legal custody issues, McCririe Law will fight hard for you as Liviningston County family dispute lawyers. Call McCririe Law now to schedule a free consultation.
Changing Child Support?
There are two ways to change child support in Michigan:
- File a motion with the court. You can file a motion with the court asking the judge to change the amount of child support. To do this, you will need to file a Petition for Change of Child Support with the court. You will also need to serve the other parent with a copy of the petition. The judge will then set a hearing date to consider your request.
- Request a review by the Friend of the Court. If you are receiving child support through the Friend of the Court (FOC), you can request a review of your child support order. The FOC will review your financial information and the child support order to determine if the order is still fair. If the FOC finds that the order is not fair, they will recommend a change to the judge. The judge will then decide whether to make the change.
In order to change child support in Michigan, you must show that there has been a significant change in circumstances since the original order was entered. Some examples of significant changes in circumstances include:
- A change in income for either parent.
- A change in the number of children for whom support is being paid.
- A change in the child's needs.
- A change in the child's living arrangements.
- A change in the parent's ability to pay support.
If you are considering changing child support, it is important to speak with an attorney. An attorney can help you understand the law and can represent you in court.
Here are some additional things to keep in mind when changing child support in Michigan:
- The court will consider the best interests of the child when making a decision about child support.
- The court will also consider the financial resources of both parents when making a decision about child support.
- The court will not change child support unless there has been a significant change in circumstances since the original order was entered.
- If you are not able to agree on a change in child support, you may need to go to court.
If you are facing a child support issue, it is important to seek legal advice. An attorney can help you understand your rights and options and can represent you in court.
