Child Support in Southwest Ohio

Assistance from a knowledgeable Dayton lawyer

The purpose of child support is to ensure the children of divorced parents maintain a standard of living similar to life before the divorce. One parent typically pays the other parent a set monthly amount determined by the family court.

In Ohio, child support is calculated based on guidelines outlined by the state. These guidelines take custody orders, the financial circumstances of each parent and any necessary adjustments into consideration and use a formula to decide how much money is owed. They are also used for modifications that occur after the initial order is issued.

Adjustments in child support

Factors that may alter the child support payment due include:

The presence of a second family where there is another biological child or an adopted child Child care costs Medical expenses, including healthcare insurance The amount of taxes each parent pays A child's special needs

A great disparity in income between the parents The costs of other child support orders The cost of spousal support Work-related deductions that lessen an income level

How Anne helps

Anne Catherine Harvey provides skilled legal assistance to clients who need to have their child support order adjusted based on extenuating circumstances. She also works with clients seeking order modifications due to a major life event change, such as being unemployed for more than six months or a substantial increase or decrease in one parent's income. Additionally, she can help enforce child support orders when delinquent parents fail to pay. Her experience as a practicing family law attorney in Ohio for more than 25 years is an invaluable asset to have by your side.

Reach out to attorney Anne Catherine Harvey

You need a strong lawyer to advocate for your and your child's rights in child support matters. Anne Catherine Harvey has the experience and knowledge you need. Contact her Dayton law office online or at 937.528.1842 to set up an appointment with Anne. She serves clients in Montgomery, Greene, Warren, Clark, Miami and Preble counties, and has flexible office hours on an appointment-only basis.