Child Support

The court may order a parent to pay child support for the reasonable and necessary physical, mental, and emotional health needs of the child. The court determines child support in each case by applying the child support guidelines unless the court determines it is in the child’s best interest to deviate from the guidelines.

For purposes of child support, the court defines “child” as any person under the age of 18 years old and any person 19 years old or younger who is still attending high school. However, financial support may be required for a non-minor child who obtains additional education after high school (i.e. college, vocational, professional, or other training, etc.), or has physical or mental disabilities.

During divorce proceedings, courts mandate that each spouse complete a Financial Affairs Affidavit, offering a detailed overview of each parent’s financial status to inform child support decisions. At Koth Gregory & Nieminski, our advanced software equips our lawyers to accurately determine child support payments tailored to your financial situation. This approach can significantly save time and expenses as it eliminates the need for manual calculations, thereby lowering your costs.

If you believe you may need financial assistance to support your child during the divorce proceedings, your attorney at KGN may file a petition for temporary relief so that your child receives support during the divorce process.

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