Salem Child Support Guidelines Attorney
Child support is a major issue in many divorces in Massachusetts. While the state has child support guidelines based on income and number of children, many people do not fit the guidelines for various reasons.
At The Law Offices of Judith A. Wayne & Associates, we have nearly 35 years of experience helping clients negotiate child support agreements throughout the Boston North Shore and metro areas of Massachusetts.
There are several factors that can affect how much child support you pay or receive:
- If your income exceeds the guidelines, the amount of child support you pay is subject to negotiation.
- Overtime and detail pay for some professions, including police officers, are considered differently from base pay and may be subject to negotiation. Police officers and many others receive pay in addition to their base salary.
- Special needs children will require more support than what the guidelines provide.
- Your child custody agreement may have a significant impact on child support. A joint physical child custody agreement may eliminate or significantly reduce child support payments.
Child support modifications
Child support can be changed after divorce if there is a substantial change in circumstances. Examples of changes in circumstances include job losses, a job changes resulting in a reduction in pay, and job promotions or new jobs resulting in an increase of pay.
Attorney consultation
To discuss your child support case with an experienced lawyer, call The Law Offices of Judith A. Wayne & Associates at 800-879-5503 or contact our law firm online. We have offices in Lynn, Salem, Newburyport and Malden. Nous parlons Francais.
