Child Support Lawyer in Massachusetts

Without doubt one of the toughest areas of settling a divorce can be resolving issues regarding child support and custody. The State of Massachusetts recognizes this and the laws are very much formulated to ensure the well-being of the child. As stated in the Child Support Guidelines from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts the aims are to:

To minimize the economic impact on the child of family breakup
To provide the standard of living the child would have enjoyed had the family been intact
To meet the child's survival needs in the first instance, but to the extent either parent enjoys a higher standard of living to entitle the child to enjoy that higher standard

The guidelines further aim:

To encourage joint parental responsibility for child support in proportion to, or as a percentage of income
To protect a subsistence level of income of parents at the low end of the income range whether or not they are on public assistance
To take into account the non-monetary contributions of both the custodial and non-custodial parents

The intent is clearly to provide for the best interests of the children and to minimize the impact of a divorce upon their well-being. Finding a Massachusetts divorce lawyer that understands how important this can be for securing a stable future for your children is a key element in deciding upon a firm. We understand the critical importance of child support and will stand firm for our clients when seeking to resolve matters in court.

Child support issues can continue for many, many years and so are important to craft correctly in the beginning. Unlike the division of assets, which normally is completed on a more immediate basis, the support of children will extend minimally until they reach the age of 18. Many things can happen in the intervening years. Spouses remarry, jobs change and even health issues can create significant shifts in how child support is maintained.

Massachusetts Child Support Attorney

At Rauseo Law we have over 28 years serving families in communities such as Lynnfield, Cambridge, Winchester, Saugus, Wakefield, Lowell, Andover, Marblehead, Beverly, and Lexington. Our work is focused on an understanding and caring approach to resolving a divorce. Part of the skill set of a seasoned family law attorney is to help manage any contentious issues between parties and work to prevent these from impacting the children. Divorce is rarely easy and seeking the assistance of a legal advocate with close to 30 years of experience has proven valuable to many families.

Please contact a Massachusetts child support attorney today for a consultation on your divorce case. We serve clients in Winchester, Wakefield, Newburyport, Saugus, Marblehead, Lynnfield, Lowell, Lexington, Cambridge, Beverly and Andover.