Michigan child support laws dictate how much must be paid to provide for any child under the age of 18 years. The amount of child support awarded is governed by a specific formula. The income of the parties and number of overnights that are used in the formula must be precise in order for the amount of child support to be calculated correctly.

It is essential that you have the guidance of a knowledgeable attorney to help you sort through the various factors related to child support. Some of these factors are:

 

• Medical insurance

• Child care

• Income of the parties

• The number of overnights spent with a child

• The child’s age and educational status

 

Clients also need to be aware of and understand issues which extend past the start of the initial child support order.

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Call Sterling Law at 231-486-0559 for a free family law phone consult.  We follow up phone consults with a Case Evaluation.

 

At a Case Evaluation, we meet with you either in-person or video conference. After an intake interview, we listen to your story and your goals so that we can help you understand your legal rights. We end our Case Evaluations with a Plan of Action that identifies your next steps in your legal journey. Case Evaluations have a flat fee of $100.00, and for that fee you receive valuable information, insight, and relief as you navigate your case. 

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After a Case Evaluation, if you feel your Plan of Action is best served with an attorney by your side, you may want to hire our firm to represent you. If so, we will prepare a contract and accept a deposit for your future legal expenses so that our legal team can get to work on your case.