In 1980, several federal laws were passed, establishing certain guidelines for child support determination. The federal government imposed these laws because the large variations from one child support case to another one similar to it. The overall objective was to give each state the ability to produce guidelines to increase a sense of uniformity from one case to the next. Due to these laws being implemented, child support payments increased approximately fifty percent.

Many state guidelines include the consideration of the following:

• Income of both parents
• Number of children
• Financial cost of raising the child or children

A child support case can be both frustrating and emotional. Our lawyers can help! Based upon your state, a child support lawyer in your area can help inform of your legal rights while educating you of your options. Don’t be taken advantage of by your former spouse! Receive the child support you need to care for your child or children properly.

These guidelines also apply to those parents who produced a child outside of wedlock. A formula is used to determine the amount of support, which would have been present for the child before the divorce occurred. This formula has many variables, yet parental income is the main one.

In certain circumstances, parents can argue for more or less support payments. Modification of child support is a common occurrence in family courts.

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