Flint, Michigan Child Support Attorney

A Knowledgeable Lawyer Helping Determine Child Support Requirements

Recent child support laws enacted in Michigan may affect you, whether you are divorced or were never married to the mother or father of your child or children. Talking with a child custody lawyer can give you a clear understanding of your rights and responsibilities according to Michigan child support guidelines.

The law firm of Charles D. Riley, Attorney at Law, in Grand Blanc, Michigan, is one of the few law firms in the area that offers initial consultations in all practice areas. Call or e-mail us to schedule a no-cost, no-obligation meeting with Charles D. Riley, a child custody attorney with more than 20 years of experience.

Child Custody in Michigan

Ideally, your decisions about child custody should be based on your concern for your child's well-being and the strengthening of parent-child bonds. In reality, however, many noncustodial parents realize that their time with their children may affect the amount they pay in child support. You may wonder whether you should seek joint physical custody in order to avoid paying child support. In fact, child support is still likely to be a factor if you and the other parent have different income levels.

Although Michigan child support guidelines are typically used to determine the amount of support each parent is responsible for, there are special circumstances that can be taken into consideration regarding child support, such as:

• Your child has a health condition, learning disability or other special needs that mean medical expenses for treatment or therapy should be considered.
• You anticipate that your child will need braces or corrective surgery.
• You or the other parent is disabled and therefore unable to work at the level that would otherwise be expected.

With the help on an experienced attorney, special circumstances can be presented to the family court in an effort to determine the amount of child support suited to your unique situation.

Contact a Michigan Child Custody Lawyer

Child support amounts directly impact you and the life of your child or children. Be certain you have the information necessary to make informed decisions. Call or e-mail Charles D. Riley, Attorney at Law, about concerns you have regarding child support in Michigan.