Knowledgeable Advice Regarding Child Support Obligations
For most intents and purposes, the law tends to regard children as being adults at the age of 18. As such, most people are likely to think that the age of 18 is when child support obligations cease. However, in Massachusetts that is not necessarily true. You may be required to pay or receive, child support payments until your child's 23rd birthday. At The Law Office of John J. Hoffman, I can meet with you to help determine what your child support obligations are expected to entail.
If you have questions or concerns regarding child support obligations, contact me, a Dedham, Massachusetts, child support lawyer, by e-mail or call 781-352-4517 to schedule an appointment.
How Long Will Child Support Payments Be Made?
When determining how much and how long child support payments should be made, the courts apply a variety of different factors such as a parent's employment and household income prior to a divorce or break-up. Additionally, the state of Massachusetts requires a parent to provide child support if a child goes to college, and these obligations will not end until the child is 23 years of age. At The Law Office of John J. Hoffman, we can meet with you to determine the amount and length of child support you can either expect to pay or receive.
In some instances, it may be possible for the parents to work out an agreement for the amount and length of child support. It may also be possible to seek and obtain a child support modification if your circumstances have changed. As a diligent Dedham area attorney with 30 years of experience, I can help you draft a support plan or assist you if you are seeking modification of a child support order.
Call to Schedule an Appointment With a Norfolk County Support Agreement Attorney
If you want to know about your child support obligations, rights and responsibilities under the law, contact me, a Norfolk County support agreement attorney, by e-mail or call 781-352-4517 to schedule a meeting.
My office hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and I can make arrangements to meet on the weekend if needed. I accept all major credit cards for your convenience. My building is handicapped-accessible and includes free parking. My law firm is located on Route 1 North in Sharon, just two miles north of Gillette Stadium.
