Child Support Lawyers | Auburn Office | Serving Valley, AL
225 N Gay St, Auburn, AL 36830
Child Support Lawyers | Auburn Office | Serving Valley, AL
363-A E. Glenn Ave, Auburn, AL 36830
Child Support Lawyers | Opelika Office | Serving Valley, AL
3120 Frederick Road, Suite B, PO Drawer 2268, Opelika, AL 36803
Child Support Lawyers | Auburn Office | Serving Valley, AL
310 Samford Village Court, Suite 200, Auburn, AL 36830
Child Support Lawyers | Opelika Office | Serving Valley, AL
709 Ave. A, PO Box 2345, Opelika, AL 36803-2345
Lead Counsel independently verifies Child Support attorneys in Valley and checks their standing with Alabama bar associations.
Our Verification Process and CriteriaThe amount of child support the noncustodial parent pays each month is determined by the court following state guidelines. They include each parent’s income and assets and the amount needed to maintain the children’s pre -divorce standard of living.
Whether initially setting the amount of child support or modifying the court order, the services of a Valley child support attorney well versed in family law and child support issues can be of great help. The attorney can help you gather documents and personal information to support your contention and advocate your position to the court.
In legal practice, experience matters. An experienced attorney will likely have handled issues similar to yours many, many times. Therefore, after listening to your situation, the attorney should have a reasonable idea of the time line for a case like yours and the likely resolution.
A reputable attorney will be very upfront about how he/she will charge you. The three most common fee structures that attorneys use to charge for their services are:
Depending on your specific legal situation, it’s possible that only one type of fee structure is available. For instance, criminal defense attorneys almost always bill by the hour. In a flat fee arrangement, an attorney accepts a one-time payment to help you resolve your issue. With a contingent fee agreement, the client pays little to nothing upfront and the attorney receives a percentage of the money recovered if you win your case.
Pro se – This Latin term refers to representing yourself in court instead of hiring professional legal counsel. Pro se representation can occur in either criminal or civil cases.
Statute – Refers to a law created by a legislative body. For example, the laws enacted by Congress are statutes.
Subject matter jurisdiction – Requirement that a particular court have authority to hear the claim based on the specific type of issue brought to the court. For example, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court only has subject matter jurisdiction over bankruptcy filings, therefore it does not have the authority to render binding judgment over other types of cases, such as divorce.