Child Support: Fighting A Claim
The Problem: Do You Need To Fight a Child Support Claim Made Against You?
Have you received notice that your “Ex” has filed a complaint for child support against you? Have you received notice that a child support hearing date has been set and that you must attend? Maybe you are wondering what your child support obligation may be if a complaint is filed in the future. If so, it is important that you educate yourself about child support and then hire an attorney to represent you because your financial future could be at stake! Please click here to review Child Support 101 if you are not familiar with the child support legal process. Also, due to the fact that child custody affects the amount of child support that you may be entitled to, you should click here to review Child Custody 101.
Many people believe that they can represent themselves at a child support hearing because “the child support amount is like taxes, you woe what you owe and there is no way to change it”. This thinking is wrong. There are many factors that influence the amount of child support awarded and a skilled attorney who knows all of these factors can greatly reduce the child support you may owe. Another reason to take a child support hearing seriously is that a child support amount can be hard to change once a child support order is entered by the court. Finally, child support is a long term obligation, typically lasting 18 years but sometimes more.
Unfortunately, defending against a child support claim can seem like a battle and, as with any battle, the outcome can depend heavily on which party takes action first.
The Solution: The Delta Process!
Delta has a four step process to solve your legal problems.
Delta Evaluates Your Situation.
We will evaluate your current custody and financial situation, including you and your ex’s income, medical insurance coverage, transportation costs, housing arrangements and child care costs. We will determine if you need an emergency child custody order. We will question you in order to determine how things stand with you and the other parent so that we can try to arrive at a child support arrangement that is best for you. Most importantly, we will determine if you need funding for child support litigation.
Delta Creates a Plan of Action.
We will develop a plan of action to deal with your needs in a number of areas including financial support, medical insurance coverage, day care costs, schooling costs, transportation costs and housing costs. This plan may include filing for an emergency child custody order and other requests for relief from the court. Many times we can work with the other parent and/or other parent’s attorney to amicably resolve these issues without court action. Delta’s goal is to avoid time consuming and costly fighting in court and allow you to transition into an acceptable custody arrangement. However, Delta is well equipped to fight in court if necessary because of our experienced attorneys and low operating costs. This potent combination gives you an edge in that you will have the staying power to prosecute you claims in court should litigation become necessary.
Delta Executes the Plan.
We execute the plan of action, with your assistance. Good plan execution is important and may include:
- Negotiating with the other parent and/or other parent’s representative to complete a child support agreement. In the case of divorce, we may create a Settlement Agreement that addresses all of the related issues including spousal support, child support, child custody and property distribution.
- Filing emergency petitions in court for interim child custody orders and negotiating custody agreements.
- Attending child support hearings.
- Representing you throughout the child support process including filing motions in court, arguing motions in court, performing legal research and attending hearings.
Delta Works With You to Help Fund the Plan.
We will work with you to create an affordable funding plan to help ensure that you can pay for child support litigation should it be necessary. Delta believes that a funding plan is critical to your success. An interruption in legal representation at an important phase could severely impact your child support rights.
Delta costs much less than most law firms. Why? Delta is a new type of law firm that employs advanced technology and processes to cut overhead. We charge an hourly rate of $150.00 for child support representation. Most importantly, Delta can work with you to obtain funding or set up an affordable payment plan. If you want to know the details about how Delta is making law easy, see the description in our section titled The Delta Law Process. Get a free quote now by calling 1-888-DELTA95.
Delta Answers Your Questions.
We will answer your questions and hopefully put your fears to rest. We have experienced attorneys that know how to handle all types of child support situations, including those you may be facing. Call Delta now at 1-888-DELTA95 if you have a question about divorce.
Get a free quote now by calling 1-888-DELTA95. Why wait? Take charge and call Delta now at 1-888-DELTA95 to start your new life!
You can count on Delta Law for:
- An experienced child support law attorney
- Technology to reduce the costs of client meetings and filings.
- A Delta Law Group Partner available to take your phone call.
- Online case management software to communicate with your custody law team 24/7/365 to improve communications and reduce your legal bills.
Child Support 101:
Read more about the Child Support Process in Child Support 101.
