Child Support
Is the Child Support Fair?
In Michigan, child support is determined from state guidelines that consider the income of both parents. Ideally, the amount of support matches the custodial parent's needs in providing for the child — no more and certainly no less.
It is important that the court has accurate information when child support is initially determined because the court deviates from the formula only for certain exceptions. The Dorn Law Firm can step in if there is an argument about the true income of the paying parent (or the recipient parent).
Contact our experienced child custody lawyer at 248.438.8716 to discuss child support in the context of divorce or a paternity case.
Accurate Information for Fair Child Support
If you suspect the non-custodial parent is hiding income or intentionally earning less to avoid paying higher support, family law attorney Heather Dorn can look into it. She is skilled at uncovering unreported income from self-employment, rental properties or cash businesses. She will try to convince the court to impute income.
- She can argue for an departure from the Michigan child support guidelines for children with special needs, such as private tutoring, unreimbursed health care, or other special services.
- She also represents either party in child support enforcement actions or post-divorce petitions for modifications of child support.
Contact our Southfield law office. We represent divorcing or never-married parents in support and custody matters. The Dorn Law Firm takes major credit cards and we can arrange evening or weekend appointments.
