Increasing Child Support

After a divorce, one parent typically gets custody of the children and the other parent is required to pay child support to help pay for the child’s living expenses. Child support payments typically last until a child is 18 years old to help lessen the financial strain that is placed on the custodial parent. Child support payment amounts are set by the court, but in some cases they need to be increased to accommodate a change in either one parent’s financial situation or the child’s needs.

If you have custody of your children and are in need of an increase in child support, contact an experienced family law attorney today to discuss your legal options.

What Are Legitimate Grounds for a Change in Child Support?

In order to formally change the amount of money you are getting in child support payments you have to follow a protocol. First, you must petition the court for a change for a valid reason. These reasons typically include one of the following:

• You recently lost your job or had your salary cut
• Your child gets  injured or develops a condition that requires considerable medical expenses
• Increased cost of living
• Parent without custody starts making more money

In order to convince the court to increase your child support payments you need to get proper paperwork and evidence. This can be difficult to take care of on your own, so contact a qualified legal representative today.

Contact Us

At the Law Offices of Baden V. Mansfield, our Manhattan Beach divorce attorneys are dedicated to helping those who are seeking fair child support following a divorce or separation. Call us today at 310-546-5858 to learn more about what we can do for you.