On behalf of The O'Neil Law Firm, P.C. | May 2, 2020 | Child Support
When you and your co-parent split up, the court entered an order for child support that you are required to pay your ex each month. The court likely determined the amount of child support you must pay using Connecticut’s child support formula, which takes into account...
On behalf of The O'Neil Law Firm, P.C. | Nov 20, 2019 | Child Support
Life can change quickly, and it may be hard for your child support arrangement to keep up. But if it was ordered by the courts, you’ll probably need to prove to them that it’s time for a change. Around half of the 13.6 million custodial parents in the country have a...
On behalf of The O'Neil Law Firm, P.C. | Nov 4, 2019 | Child Support
Child support needs can change Child support allows for the cost of raising a child to be divided equitably between the parents based on their income. The court creates a child support order according to the child’s needs and the parent’s finances....
by The O'Neil Law Firm, P.C. | Jul 19, 2019 | Child Support, Firm News
When the first summer after your divorce arrives, you suddenly realize that you have a problem. In the past, when the kids were out of school, you and your ex took turns watching them. Now that you are divorced, when you have custody, you still have to work during...
by The O'Neil Law Firm, P.C. | May 10, 2019 | Child Support, Firm News
You make far more money than your ex-spouse, but they get custody of the kids five days a week. You mostly see the kids on the weekends, and your ex even gets some of those. You wish you were more involved, but that’s what the court order gives you. As a result,...
by The O'Neil Law Firm, P.C. | Nov 14, 2018 | Child Support, Firm News
If you are going through a divorce and expect to have primary custody of your child, you may be interested in obtaining child support. Child support is a biweekly or monthly payment that goes to the custodial parent for the child’s needs. This payment is made by...
by The O'Neil Law Firm, P.C. | Oct 9, 2018 | Child Support, Firm News
If you and your spouse can work out child support payments on your own, then you should know that you don’t necessarily have to go by the state’s guidelines. However, it’s important to know how much your child should get and why. Most people who pay...
by The O'Neil Law Firm, P.C. | Sep 28, 2018 | Child Support, Firm News
While many people wonder how they can get more child support, some people actually have a different problem. That problem is receiving too much. How much child support is too much child support? It’s a sincere question that should be answered. When child support...
by The O'Neil Law Firm, P.C. | Aug 17, 2018 | Child Support, Firm News
When you think about divorce, one of the issues that may pop into your mind is child support. When a couple has a child or children together, there is a high likelihood that one parent will need to pay support. That’s the case even when both people are...
by The O'Neil Law Firm, P.C. | Jun 22, 2018 | Child Support, Firm News
You and your ex-spouse may have many arguments, but one that can come to rest is what child support can or should be used for. Child support, by definition, provides support for your child. That support may cover living expenses, medical bills, school fees and other...
