Child And Spousal Support Lawyer Fighting For Your Financial Future In Portage
At my firm, Vander Horst Law Office PC, I will protect your financial and legal interests to ensure that you and your children are protected now and into the future. I’m attorney Joseph W. Vander Horst, and I leverage more than three decades of experience and a problem-solving approach to reach a child or spousal support agreement that works for you.
How Does Child Or Spousal Support Work?
The determination of child support and spousal support, also called alimony, during a divorce can be a very difficult and contentious issue. If you are going through a divorce proceeding, you want to make sure that your financial needs are secured in the future. You may be able to negotiate an agreement regarding support with your spouse, or the court may have to decide for you. As a divorce attorney, I have in-depth experience in child and spousal support, and I will work to ensure that your financial interests are protected and your children are properly cared for in the future.
Child Support Guidelines And Spousal Support Determinations
The state of Michigan has set guidelines to determine child support and alimony. The needs of both parties, the incomes of both parties, the needs of the children, the ability to work and other circumstances that shed light on the needs of the parties are all taken into account when calculating support.
I will make strong and compelling arguments on your behalf, reflecting your needs and circumstances to ensure that your rights are protected. I am dedicated to ensuring that my clients can move forward after a divorce, confident that their finances and future are secure.
Whether you seek to collect support or prevent an unreasonable support duty, I can aggressively prepare your case and represent you.
I am powerful at negotiation and will seek to find the best solution for you and your family. Protecting your family emotionally and financially requires tailored family legal services, which I can provide just for you. I take the time to understand each client’s unique situation and circumstances in their divorce or family legal matter. Through comprehensive investigation and preparation of your case, I will help come up with solutions that will best suit your family’s needs. In the event that I cannot reasonably come to a support agreement, I am prepared to take every case to trial to protect your best interests.
Child Support Enforcement And Modifications
Few people would suggest that being a parent is easy and financial obligations can be burdensome. If two parents are not raising their children together, one can be expected to pay support to the other parent.
When child support is determined, it is based on circumstances at the time of the divorce. As time passes, child support payments may need to be modified. A significant increase or decrease in either parent’s income can warrant a modification in child support.
Although child support decrees are binding legal agreements, some people do not follow the rules. To best support my clients, I also handle the following support matters:
- Child support guidelines
- Child support enforcement
- Child support recovery
If you need help creating, modifying or enforcing child support orders, I can help protect your rights throughout the process.
Struggling With Support Payments? Let’s Talk.
Don’t struggle with support issues alone, let Vander Horst Law Office PC help. As a dedicated family law attorney serving families and couples for over 30 years, I’ll fight to protect your financial rights and your children’s future whether your in Portage or Kalamazoo County.
Call 269-348-7109 today for a free consultation, or reach out online to discuss your support concerns. The sooner you talk to me, the sooner I can help secure your family’s financial future.