Your children deserve to enjoy the same standard of living they would have had if you and your spouse had stayed together. For this reason, child support is not viewed as a luxury for children, but as a right. Arizona's child support guidelines govern the decisions regarding a fair child support award. An experienced attorney can help to ensure a fair determination.
Phoenix Support Enforcement Lawyer
At the Law Office of Ronald L. Kossack, we have helped to guide many parents in Tempe, Arizona, and surrounding areas through the award and child support modification process. Since 1993, we have been working to obtain the right amount of money to provide for children after a divorce. To schedule a free initial consultation to speak with an attorney, contact us online or by calling 623-428-1943.
Several factors will be considered when determining child support, including:
- The income of both parents
- The amount of parenting time awarded to each parent
- Any special needs of the children
Parental Rights and Child Support Determinations
Determining the income of the parents is not always a straightforward process. Tax returns, the parents' incomes, financial resources of the child, expenses of the child and extra educational expenses all need to be analyzed. This can be even more difficult if one or both parents are self-employed or if a parent tries to shield income. At the Law Office of Ronald L. Kossack, we will conduct a reverse audit, calculating the lifestyle and living expenses of both parties. We can also employ the help of accountants, vocational experts and other professionals to help calculate the income of underemployed and non wage earners.
To schedule a free initial consultation to discuss the details of your child support matter with a Tempe child support lawyer, contact us online or by calling 623-428-1943.