Flint, Michigan, Child Support Attorney
New child support laws enacted in Michigan in October 2008 may affect you, whether you are divorced or were never married to the mother (or father) of your child or children. Talk to a lawyer to get a clear understanding of your rights and responsibilities according to state guidelines concerning child support in Michigan.
The law office of Charles D. Riley, Attorney at Law, in Flint, Michigan, is one of the few law firms in the area that offers free initial consultations in all practice areas. Call or e-mail us to schedule a no-cost, no-obligation meeting with Mr. Riley to discuss child support whether you are getting divorced or are unmarried.
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 mother (or father) have different income levels.
Perhaps there are special circumstances that you believe should be taken into consideration when child support is determined in family law court, such as the following:
- Your child has a medical condition, learning disability or other special needs that mean 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.
Ask Charles D. Riley, Attorney at Law, about these and other concerns that you have regarding child support in Michigan.
