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After going through a divorce, one parent is likely to end up with primary custody of a child or children. In normal circumstances, the non-custodial parent will be responsible for paying child support to help pay for the needs and education of the child, and the custodial parent is usually not required to account for the child support he or she receives. Things such as voluntary gifts, clothes or transportation are not considered as child support. If you need assistance in any legal matter involving child support, knowledgeable legal help is available to you from a Vista divorce lawyer at any time.

All states have a formula established or court rules that determine the amount of child support to be paid. Other issues such as misconduct by the parent or how marital assets are split do not affect the amount paid. State child support guidelines take into consideration the following things:

• The needs of the child.
• The ability of the non – custodial parent to support him or herself.
• The standard of living the child would have enjoyed had the parents not divorced.
• Provisions for any additional children the non – custodial parent may have.

Income Based Calculations

In some states, child support calculation is based only on the income of the non – custodial parent. In other states both parent’s income is taken into consideration. Guidelines for addressing extraordinary living expenses such as college tuition, daycare and extracurricular activities differ by state.

In some additional cases, a judge may order the non-custodial parent to pay a share of the child or children's health care expenses, child care expenses, or education expenses, above and beyond basic child support. When a non-custodial parent does not meet their legal child support obligations, wage garnishments, property liens, income execution may be instituted through a court order or judgment. When a child reaches the age of 21 or is legally emancipated at an earlier age, child support will stop.

Child Support Lawyer in Vista

With years of collective experience in successfully representing our clients, Vista Divorce Attorney Law Firm have the legal know-how and dedication to handle all types of divorce and family law issues. We care deeply about our clients and seek to fully represent their rights and best interests.

Contact a Vista child support lawyer at Vista Divorce Attorney Law Firm today for assistance with your child support matter. Call us now for a free consultation at 760-237-0681!