St. Louis Child Support Attorney & Missouri Spousal Support Lawyer
Some attorneys will tell you there is nothing they can do to minimize or maximize child support expenses, that Missouri child support is calculated according to guidelines that are the same for everyone. It is true that Missouri child support is calculated based on the income and expenses of both parent, but what if different kinds of income count differently? You don't know unless your attorney has a good understanding of all your expenses, your children's daily needs and your income, as well as a deep familiarity with the support guidelines.
St. Louis Child Support Attorney. Call 314-480-3386 or 888-326-8831 or E-Mail This Firm.
I am an attorney who knows how to listen and who also is well-versed in all the nuances and intricacies of child support law. Put me to work protecting your financial rights. I have served in the Family Court systems in St. Louis for eight years prior to joining Foley-Walker Enterprises, L.L.C., as a divorce and support lawyer. I can help you understand what is pertinent for you to include in the child support formula and I will answer all your questions relating to what will affect your support.
Expenses Taken Into Consideration
- Income and expenses of each parent
- Day care expenses
- Health insurance
- Dental expenses
- Cost of eyeglasses
- Special needs items
- Extracurricular activities
- Co-pays, including co-pays on inhalers and other nonprescription items
- Other items unique to your case
The more overnight visits children have with noncustodial parents, the more the child support will be reduced. State law encourages this to foster strong parent-child bonds with both parents.
Spousal Support / Alimony
Spousal support is legally referred to as maintenance. It can be ordered, but usually it is not. It is meant for women who have been married a long time, raised children and never worked outside the home. There are also occasions when temporary maintenance can be given if there is a tremendous gap in the income of both parents. The goal is to maintain the lifestyle that the two people had prior to the dissolution, if that is financially possible.
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Support Answers and Advocacy: 314-480-3386 or 888-326-8831
Talk to a St. Louis child support lawyer for answers and guidance on how child support will affect your life and the lives of your children. Call for your free first consultation at 314-480-3386 or toll free 888-326-8831. You may also e-mail me to schedule your consultation.
