Do You Need a Grapevine Child Support Lawyer?

Posted by Nunneley Family Law on November 30th, 2017

No matter how amicable a divorce happens to be, some of the decisions that must be made will be stressful. This is especially so if children are involved. When it’s time to discuss the bigger issues, such as custody and finances, it can be very smart to have a Grapevine child support lawyer to turn to for guidance. Even when both parents strike an agreement in advance of any formal proceedings, legal advice is wise to obtain to ensure adequate care for the child or children and equity in the responsibility each partner will shoulder.

For those who aren’t sure if they might need an attorney to negotiate and finalize a child support agreement, here are some reasons to consider seeking advice:

• To gain a full understanding of rights and responsibilities under the law – A child support lawyer can help clients better understand their obligations under the law and what might be required to meet them. Texas law does require both biological parents to provide financial support for children until they reach the age of maturity. If one parent has custody, the other will have to make child support payments. Even in joint custody arrangements, some form of support will likely be required for the parent who provides the primary household for the child or children.
  
• To gain assistance in negotiating a fair agreement – A Grapevine child support attorney can help clients negotiate and finalize a fair and equitable agreement. The dollars and cents of such agreements will vary based on the number of children involved and the income of the parent responsible for making the payments. Ideally, the paying parent will agree to and/or be required to pay an ample amount of support to care for the child without making it impossible for said parent to establish a separate household.
  
• To present a case – In some circumstances one spouse may request more than is reasonable from the other parent. If this is so, a child support lawyer may be able to help present the opposing case to help a client prove in court why the amount is unreasonable.

In addition to helping clients who are going through divorces, a Grapevine child support attorney may also assist those who need to request changes in existing support orders. This type of request may be necessary, for example, if a paying parent loses income or sees a significant gain in it.

When children are involved in a divorce, matters can become more complicated. A Grapevine child support lawyer can help ensure a fair and equitable agreement that puts the child’s best interest first is reached.

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