Child Support

A promotion can feel like a major turning point after a divorce. More income may mean less financial pressure, but it can also create an uncomfortable question for a parent who pays child support: Does earning more mean paying more? The answer matters because a higher...

Ohio still uses its child support guidelines for high earners, but the amount may become harder to calculate when income rises above the standard schedule or includes bonuses, stock awards or other variable pay. In those cases, disputes often center on whether the...

Life after divorce often brings financial changes as responsibilities shift. During this time, support plays a key role in maintaining stability for your child. When payments fall behind, that strain can raise urgent questions about accountability. If you’re a parent...

Child support obligations may result from an uneven distribution of parenting time or significant differences in parental income. Support is mandatory in many cases where parents no longer live together and directly share daily responsibilities for their children. ...

Couples who break up must continue to provide their children with financial help through child support. This court order helps safeguard the children’s wellbeing and will exist until the couple’s youngest child turns 18 years old or graduates from high school. In this...