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Child support can often be one of the most contentious
issues in a divorce or custody issue. In many cases, couples will fight
bitterly over dollar amounts for child support. Unfortunately, the people who
ultimately suffer most in this process are the children.
It is important to be represented by an attorney who
understands Kentucky child support laws. Kentucky case law has played a major
role in the calculation of child support. Greta Hoffman can help you
navigate through state child support statutes.
Calculation of Child Support
The courts only consider a few factors when calculating
child support:
- How much each parent earns
- Amount actually paid in
support for maintenance of the mother of these children
- Amounts actually paid in
support of prior-born children
- The health insurance and
work-related child care costs spent for the children by either parent
- How many children you have
- The percentage of time
children are under each parent's care and control
In most cases, the courts will not adjust child support
based on your children's extracurricular activities, your mortgage payment, or
any other living expenses you might incur. However, there are a few exceptions
to this rule. Generally, the courts will include the following factors into
your child support calculation:
- Medical, dental, or
pharmaceutical costs not covered by insurance
- Medical insurance costs
(if not covered by the custodial parent's employment)
- Child care costs while the
custodial parent is at work or at school
- Educational expenses such
as tutoring
In general, these expenses will be covered by both parents
based on the income ratio of each parent. For example, if the non-custodial
parent makes twice as much money as the custodial parent, then the
non-custodial parent will pay twice as much for these additional expenses.
Greta Hoffman can Help
Greta Hoffman has helped many clients resolve their child
support issues. She has a firm grasp on state laws and can clearly explain to
you what factors are affecting this calculation.
As your family's lawyer, Ms. Hoffman cares about the
well-being of everyone in your family. As a result, when handling child support
cases, she will always strive to keep her clients focused on doing what is in
the best interest of the children. It is easy to get caught up in bitter fights
with your ex-spouse over money. However, this should not occur at the expense
of your children.
In the end, it is important to remember that you are
fighting over money that will be used for the benefit of your children. Ms.
Hoffman is committed to making sure that squabbles over money don't get in the
way of your relationship with your children or their continued happiness and well-being.
Please contact Northern Kentucky child support attorney
Greta Hoffman today to schedule a consultation. She serves clients in
Boone, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, and Kenton counties.
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