Family Law Attorney Serving Eagan & Surrounding Areas
Protecting Your Interests in Child Support Determinations
Whether you are considering divorce or your divorce is final, child support issues can arise. There may be questions regarding paternity and the right to child support, or your situation may have changed significantly, necessitating a change in the amount of payments.
At the law office of Spencer T. White, PLLC, serving Eagan and surrounding areas of Minnesota, we are dedicated to providing a high level of personal attention and service to men and women involved in a divorce, including individuals with disputes related to child support. We understand from experience that, when you are involved in divorce proceedings, you need a lawyer you can trust. We work hard to earn your trust, returning all of your calls and e-mails promptly, and working closely with you to identify and implement creative solutions that meet your specific needs. For a free initial consultation, contact our office or call us at 651-967-7183 (toll-free at 866-920-6086).
Our Child Support Practice
In Minnesota, child support is determined based on state guidelines, which factor in the income of both parents, as well as any special circumstances, including health insurance, day care and other special needs. The obligation to pay child support is not contingent upon access to your children, nor is visitation dependent on the payment of child support.
We will review all proposed child support orders for compliance with the guidelines and will act as your advocate if there are special circumstances to be considered. We will make certain that the calculations include future income as well as current income and that all sources of income are properly considered, including self-employment, commission-based and seasonal income.
We handle child support matters at all stages of a divorce, from temporary support determinations during the pendency of your divorce to post-decree requests for modification or enforcement of existing divorce decrees. We will carefully review the amount of parenting time, so that the child support obligations of each party are within the guidelines of the law.
We can also help you if you are involved in a paternity dispute that may result in an order for child support. If there are questions regarding paternity, you need representation by a lawyer. Certain conditions and legal presumptions may affect the outcome of your case.
To set up an appointment for a free initial consultation, contact us or call us at 651-967-7183 (toll-free at 866-920-6086). We keep flexible office hours to accommodate your schedule, including evenings and weekends upon request. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover.
