The state of Arizona protects the interests of children and of taxpayers by compelling parents to take financial responsibility for supporting their children after a divorce or after the breakup of a relationship.
What Goes Into the Formula?
Child support amounts are calculated by a strict formula that includes:
- The gross income of both parents
- The amount of court-ordered child support paid for children from other relationships
- Insurance costs
- Childcare costs
- Education expenses
- Number of children
- Number of parenting time days per year
It is extremely important that the income statements, the tax returns, the child care expenses, the health insurance costs and all the other relevant financial figures that are included in the equation are accurate.
At The Law Offices of Wendy Raquel Hernandez, P.C., we help our clients compile and document the information they need to ensure that the child support amount set by the court is not too high or too low.
In cases where the parties were not married, it may be necessary to have a child support order in place. Our office can obtain a court order for DNA testing to determine who the father of the child is and whether support is necessary. In addition to these services, our child support practice also involves handling post-divorce issues such as obtaining modifications and the enforcement of support orders.
Taking the Next Step
If you would like to speak with an experienced family law attorney about a child support concern, please contact our Phoenix law office.
