Child Support Lawyer

A child support lawyer specializes in helping parents obtain or modify support orders. These attorneys are often hired to help a non-custodial parent reduce or eliminate support payments. They can also assist a custodial parent in seeking a higher support level or in dealing with a non-custodial parent who is refusing to make court ordered payments. Hiring a child support lawyer to help collect past due payments makes sense when the amount owed is fairly high and the money recovered can defray the related legal fees. In some cases, a child who has reached majority can sue a parent to collect unpaid child support. Some young adults attempt to collect the support they are owed so they can pay for expenses such as college. Each state has a statute of limitations governing how long a person can wait to seek back child support. An experienced child support lawyer can be especially helpful in these situations since a successful outcome can depend on how and when this type of suit is filed.

Fast Facts

  • Child support payments in the U.S. keep over half a million children from living below the poverty line.
  • A biological father is still obligated to pay child support even if the mother states she will terminate a pregnancy and later changes her mind.
  • If a 17 year old joins the military, this may be grounds for requesting the termination of child support payments.

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    This guide may assist in answering questions you may have regarding Child Support.  We encourage you to ask ot...

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