In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, child support obligations are determined according to a calculation that includes income from both parents and may include additional factors such as number of children and who is responsible for providing health insurance.
As a Massachusetts family law attorney for nearly 30 years, I have extensive knowledge of the child support calculation system and ways to protect my client's rights. While it's true thatall income must be entered into the formula, there are factors that can be applied to determine what counts as includable income and what should be excluded. Understanding the system can make a significant difference in the amount a custodial parent receives or the noncustodial parent pays.
My law firm is ready to help. Contact me today. I serve clients throughout Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth counties.
In many divorces, the noncustodial parent agrees to pay, or is ordered to pay, a certain amount of expenses beyond child support. This may include extracurricular activities, special health care costs, education costs for a special school, as well and social activities and sports. Receipt of child support cannot be used as a criterion to allow or deny parenting time.
I have more than 28 years of family law experience handling all matters relating to child custody and support, including:
- Child support calculations
- Paternity and fathers' rights
- Contempt and child support enforcement
- Parenting Schedules
- Modifications to visitation rights
- Relocation and removal cases
Contact my office in Sharon, Massachusetts, to discuss your child support issues with me.
