Child Support
Child support is often a contentious topic. Wisconsin has statutory standards and guidelines for setting and modifying child support including, number of children, gross incomes, placement schedule. While there are guidelines for setting support, circumstances exist for deviating from those guidelines, such as financial resources of both parents, needs of others whom a party is legally obligated to support, if both parents have substantial periods of placement, extraordinary travel expenses needed to exercise placement, children’s educational needs, tax consequences to each party, and earning capacities of both parents.
Our attorneys are experienced in identifying when your situation may warrant such a deviation and help you decide whether to pursue this argument. Our attorneys also are skilled at identifying what variable costs, including child care costs, health insurance and uninsured healthcare costs, activities, lessons, or other substantial child-related costs should be divided. The calculation or imputation of the appropriate income to be used for determining child support is also an area where targeted strategies and negotiations can be crucial.
At our firm, we prioritize open communication and transparency in our approach to family law. We believe in building trust through collaboration with our clients, ensuring that you are fully informed and involved in every step of the process. Our attorneys work closely with you to develop strategies tailored to your unique circumstances, whether you're establishing or modifying a child support award, or defending against allegations of contempt for non-payment.
Without the benefit of an experienced family law attorney, you may end up with a child support order that is challenging to modify and does not accurately reflect your situation. We are committed to providing comprehensive support, advocating for your interests, and ensuring that the legal process is as clear and manageable as possible for you.