Bellvue Child Support Attorney

When you are going through a divorce or a child custody dispute, it is important that your children still receive the support they need for their basic needs and care. It is equally important for parents to have reasonable expectations of the amount of child support they will receive or pay. At Humphrey & Associates Family Law Firm, our lawyers have a thorough understanding of the child support guidelines in Washington and the formula that is used to calculate child support payments. Our attorneys will help you understand all of the factors that go into these calculations and what you can expect going forward.

People who pay child support often seek out child support attorneys when they feel they are paying too much. Bills begin to pile up, and a described "panic" or "drowning" feeling begins to set in when thoughts of legal repercussions of falling behind begin to take over daily thoughts. Maybe you have changed jobs or your price of living has increased but you income has not changed. Our lawyers are here to help you navigate all of your legal options if you feel you are paying too much in child support.

If you are the recipient of child support and you have similar feeling of falling behind on bills and not being able to provide for your child or children, reaching out to a Humphrey & Associate lawyer is the best first step towards receiving the support you know your children deserve to live a comfortable life.

What do I need to begin? When determining child support, family courts in Washington may consider a variety of factors, including:

  • Income of both parties
  • Number of children
  • Amount of parenting time for non-custodial parent
  • Day care expenses
  • Medical insurance costs
  • Other expenses, including special needs of the children

Our attorneys will help you ensure that all of your information, and the information presented by your childcare partner, is accurate. If inaccurate numbers are plugged into a child support formula, it can significantly affect the amount of support that is paid or received.