Working With Clients to Settle Support Issues
Many parents understand the need to provide financial support for their children, and do so graciously and generously. The State of Arizona has adopted the Arizona Child Support Guidelines which outline the method for calculating and determining each parent’s obligation for child support. Sometimes issues arise in the calculation of child support that can bring child support responsibilities into question, and when that happens it can help to have an experienced family law attorney on your side. At the law office of Judith A. Morse, P.C., our lawyer has been representing clients in negotiation, collaboration and litigation since 1986, and we have built a firm focused on providing quality client service, legal advice and representation.
Working With Parents on Child Support Issues
Our family law attorney, Judith A. Morse, represents clients in family law, divorce and child support matters. While there is a relatively clear formula that defines child support obligations for the majority of parents, there are situations that can arise where it is possible or necessary to deviate from those guidelines.
- Collaborative Divorce or Mediation - Among the benefits of these approaches to divorce is the latitude they give participants. In mediated or collaborative divorces, clients can come to their own terms regarding child support, custody, spousal maintenance and other issues.
- Disagreements Over Financial Records - The calculations that define the Arizona Child Support Guidelines are only useful if they are based on correct numbers. Particularly in areas of self-employment, it may be more difficult to precisely define income for parties, and in these kinds of disputes it may be important to have an experienced attorney.
- Unreported Income and Hidden Money - If you suspect the other parent is hiding money, this not only can become an issue in matters of property division but also in determining child support. Having an attorney with access to forensic accountants can help you make sure that proper amount of child support is being calculated.
Over Two Decades of Legal Experience
Our family law attorney, Judith A. Morse, has been representing clients for more than two decades, and she can put that extensive experience to work for you. If you find yourself having to deviate from support guidelines, attorney Judith A. Morse has the ability to build your case and the experience to make that case in court.
Contact us online or by phone at 602-277-6900 to schedule an appointment with our office.
