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Child & spousal support
Clear calculations, explained line by line, so you understand what is fair before you agree to it.
Often resolved within 2 to 4 months
Is this you?
You need to set child support for the first time
You are unsure whether spousal support applies to you
The other side’s numbers do not look right
The process
How it usually goes
Gather the numbers
Income, childcare, health insurance and other costs that affect the calculation.
Run the calculation
We apply the state guidelines and show you every figure.
Negotiate
We agree the amount, or ask the court to set it.
Order
Support is set out in a court order and paid through the agreed method.
In more detail
Child support follows state guidelines based on both parents’ incomes and the parenting schedule. Spousal support is more flexible and depends on the length of the marriage, each person’s earning capacity and other factors.
We make sure the inputs are correct, because small errors in income or costs can change the result for years.
Questions people ask
What if my income is irregular?
How long does spousal support last?
Fees
Hourly, with a written estimate
How much this costs depends on how much is still disputed. After the first call we send you a written estimate and a monthly cap that you approve.
Hourly rates and retainers
Your lawyer for this
Daniel Okafor
Partner
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