Help With Child Support

Child support is money that is paid by a noncustodial parent to a custodial parent to help the custodial parent cover the costs associated with meeting the children’s day to day needs. South Carolina couples calculate child support using a formula called the child support guidelines. The child support guidelines account for factors like the income and earning capacity of the parties, child care expenses and health insurance expenses, among other things.

Mr. Johnson at RF Johnson Jr. Law Offices can help you with this determination. While the support is set by statutory guidelines, the factors that can affect your support include issues related to custody and visitation, as well as financial ability and needs. He can help you understand how these factors influence the calculation, and he can protect your interests and those of your child or children.

Support Guidelines

The guidelines provide an estimate of an appropriate child support amount for the parties. The actual amount of child support can be greater or less than the guidelines suggest, either by agreement of the parties or by order of the court after evidence is provided which demonstrates why a deviation from the guidelines is necessary.

Modifying Child Support

After child support has been awarded, it can be modified by either parent upon proof that a significant change in circumstances has occurred since the court ordered the present amount of child support. When such a change is shown to have occurred, the guidelines will be reapplied to determine the correct amount of support.

Contact The Firm For Help

If you require assistance with a family law matter, including child support, Mr. Johnson has extensive experience with child support calculations and determinations, and he can help you to pursue an award of support that meets the needs of your family. Call his office today at 803-794-0140 to schedule your free consultation.