South Carolina Child Support Lawyers

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Does Every State Follow The Same Formula In Calculating Child Support?
No. Each state has their own child support law but each state tends to follow one of three basic models: Flat Percentage, Income Shares, and the Melson Formula. a) Flat Percentage … more
What Is Child Support, And How Is Child Support Determined?
Child support is a periodic payment made to a custodial parent from a noncustodial parent to help compensate a child's living expenses, i.e. food, clothes, etc., and any other related … more
What Factors Are Used To Calculate Child Support Payments? Can The Amount Of The Payment Change Over Time?
Under the Child Support Enforcement Act of 1984, child support payments are based upon each parent's current income. This includes a number of elements including: occupational wages, assets … more

Calculating Child Support
The factors used to calculate child support payments are set by law. To calculate each parent’s child support obligation the law generally applies each parent’s income, including wages, assets such as stocks and bonds, welfare benefits, etc., and the standard of living of the child before the divorce. In certain cases, however, extraordinary needs of the child may be … more
Do I Need a Lawyer to Establish or Enforce a Child Support Order?
Every state has child support agencies that are set up to help you establish and enforce a child support order. By filling out a short application and submitting a copy of your support order, if one already exists, you easily can enlist the help of your local child support office. These offices offer free child support services to people who receive public assistance, such as … more

Affidavit- Inactivation of Child Support Account
This Affidavit- Inactivation of Child Support Account should be used by the County Clerk, swearing under oath that a diligent effort has been made … more
Affidavit of Arrears
This Affidavit of Arrears should be used to prove to the court the schedule of support payments and balances due to the Obligee by the Obligor as … more
Civil Contempt Order (Non-Support)
This Civil Contempt Order will be used by the Court to document that the Defendant has been found/not found in contempt of Civil Court for not … more
Designation Form
This Designation Form will be signed by the Non-Custodial Parent acknowledging that a portion of child support payments should be used for court fees.

How To Modify a Child Support Order
An initial child support order is usually made on the basis of the income of both parents, the needs of the child and other relevant matters. If you feel that an existing order has now become burdensome or inadequate you should consult an attorney because you may be able to have the existing order modified. STEP 1 – Evaluate Whether Your Circumstances Support a Modification In … more