Brandon Child Support Lawyers
The Law Office of Andrew Sorrentino is a child support law firm in Brandon, Mississippi that can answer your questions about child support. Both parents are legally responsible for supporting their children financially. Generally, the non-custodial parent in a divorce, or the non-cucodial parent when both parents are unmarried, is responsible for paying child support to the custodial parent. A parent’s obligation to pay child support is a matter that is taken very seriously by the court. When a parent refuses to pay child support, he or she could face wage garnishment or he or she could even face jail time. However, there are circumstances where a parent’s financial situation changes and child support amounts must be adjusted accordingly.
Child support amounts are determined based on how much money each parent earns. The state then uses a formula to determine the child support amounts that must be paid. However, disputes can arise if a parent is self-employed or if he or she owns a business or other assets. If one parent believes that the other parent is hiding assets or money, the child support case can become more complicated. The more a parent earns, the more child support he or she may have to pay. If you are unsure about how much you should receive in child support, consider reaching out to The Law Office of Andrew Sorrentino. Our child support attorneys in Brandon MS can take you through the formulas to help you understand your rights and obligations. If you believe your former spouse is hiding assets or misrepresenting assets, you may want to speak to a qualified child support lawyer as well.
Unpaid Child Support? Get Help in Mississippi
Trying to collect unpaid child support? The good news is that state attorneys and district attorneys have the power to collect unpaid child support. The state takes child support enforcement seriously. Parents who do not pay child support can face garnished wages, liens against real estate, credit problems, frozen bank accounts, and jail time. When a parent can pay the bill and refuses to pay, it may be in a parent’s best interest to seek child support. However, if your former partner cannot pay, taking legal action to collect child support may not be effective. It depends on your situation and on your former spouse’s financial situation how you should proceed. If you have questions about collecting unpaid child support in Mississippi, reach out to Brandon child support lawyer Andrew Sorrentino who can assist you and answer your questions.
Other Child Support Considerations
Child support is an amount paid from the non-custodial parent to the custodial parent. The amount can be used at the discretion of the custodial parent to cover a child’s needs such as food, clothing, activities, and entertainment. However, there are certain things child support may not cover. For example, the courts will not require a parent to pay child support to pay for a child’s college education. Because college costs can be high, it is important for divorcing parents to consider these expenses in their divorce decree. Other considerations can include after school activity costs, daycare costs, private school fees, and other expenses that may not be covered by child support alone. Every family’s financial situation and needs will differ. If you have questions about what child support does and does not cover, reach out to The Law Office of Andrew Sorrentino in Brandon, Mississippi today.