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CHILD SUPPORT

In Massachusetts, child support can be an obligation of either parent. In a divorce or paternity proceeding, a court may order child support to be paid according to the Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines. The Guidelines take into consideration the custodial and non-custodial parent’s combined incomes, child care costs, the number of children and the cost of health insurance.

Some issues that may arise in a dispute over child support include:

  • The payment of temporary child support while divorce or paternity proceedings are pending
  • Special circumstances that may require deviation from the Child Support Guidelines
  • Child support in high-income cases (where one or both parents earn in excess of the amounts provided for by the Child Support Guidelines)
  • Attribution of income where the non-custodial parent unreasonably remains unemployed or underemployed
  • Enforcement of child support orders against a parent who fails to pay
  • Modification of child support orders where circumstances have changed

We provide our clients with an understanding of child support obligations.  If you are facing child support issues regarding your minor children, Kerstein, Coren & Lichtenstein is ready to represent you.

 
 
 
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