Why Is Child Support Necessary?

1. Why Is Child Support Necessary?

2. Going through a divorce or separation is difficult, particularly when there are children involved. One of the most important aspects of a separation or divorce is to ensure that child support issues are dealt with in an adequate and fair manner. At Randall Page, P.C., their Virginia child support attorneys regularly help clients in and around the Courtland, Suffolk, Emporia, and Lawrenceville areas. They are ready to help you with your child support matters today.

3. Child support payments are necessary in order to ensure that a child is cared for appropriately. Child support payments ensure that the basic needs of a child are met, and they will help cover necessities such as clothing, food, shelter, education expenses, supplies, and more. Virginia takes child support very seriously, and a refusal to pay court-ordered child support could result in serious legal consequences for the parent who refuses to pay.

4. What Is Taken Into Consideration When Calculating Child Support? There will be various factors taken into consideration when determining the amount of child support that needs to be paid from one parent to the other. The child support formula in Virginia will be based on several of the following factors: Income of both parents Number of children Health insurance premiums Childcare expenses Number of days the child is with each parent

5. Can You Modify Child Support Payments? Under Virginia law, child support payments can be modified at the request of either parent. The requesting parent will need to show that various circumstances have changed since the original order was put into place.

6. Some of the various reasons that child support can be modified, according to Section 20-108 of Virginia Code, include the following: If the paying parent loses their job If the income of the parent who pays child support decreases substantially (25% or more loss) If either parent gets a substantial raise or gets a higher paying job If either parent inherits a substantial amount of money

7. If there is a substantial increase in pay of the paying parent (25% or more increase) If a child develops a disability or is suffering from severe health issues that require additional care If there are substantial increases (at least 25% or more) in the child’s health or dental insurance premiums

8. Call Randall Page, P.C. For A Consultation Of Your Case Today If you need assistance with any child support matters in Virginia, you need to speak to an attorney as soon as possible. At Randall Page, P.C., their Virginia child support attorneys know how contentious issues of child support can be, and they want to ensure you are treated fairly. They have experience helping clients in the Courtland, Suffolk, Emporia, and Lawrenceville areas, and they will be your advocate.

9. Contact Details: 28319 www.randall pagelaw.com /contact-us Southampton Pkwy Courtland, VA 23837 757-517-8956

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