Child Support
Twin Cities Child Support Lawyer
All parents are expected to support their children. In Minnesota, child support obligations are largely based on the income of both parents and the number of nights the children spend with each parent.
"At the Barbosa Law Office, LLC, we have extensive experience with all issues related to child support, including enforcement of orders and helping people deal with unmanageable child support obligations. We offer strategic advocacy to protect your rights and the best interests of your children."
Contact Us for a free consultation or case evaluation. From our office in Bloomington, Minnesota, we represent clients throughout the greater Twin Cities metro area.
Setting and Enforcing Child Support
Child support is set during divorce proceedings or, in the case of unmarried parents, when paternity is established. In most cases, the main fact to be established is the true income of both parents. We will work closely with you to ensure that income is established correctly and child support payments are set appropriately.
If your child's other parent has not been making required child support payments, we can help you enforce your child support order.
Modifying Child Support
When either parent's income or the time spent with the children changes substantially, or when a child's financial needs change, parents can ask the court to modify the child support order.
If you are no longer able to afford your child support, contact us as soon as possible. We may be able to get your payments reduced if you have suffered a change in circumstances such as job loss, injury or illness.
For people who need help modifying child support because they have lost their jobs, we handle these cases for a flat fee and can accept payment plans.
When your child turns 18 or graduates from high school (whichever is later) you need to take action. The courts do not automatically end your child support obligations. If you will be continuing support during college or paying educational expenses, you will need to modify the order or negotiate a new agreement. Contact us to learn more.
Resolving Child Support Arrearages
Getting behind on your child support can have serious consequences. Your wages can be garnished and you even risk jail time. Your risk losing your driver's license, any other state licenses you have, including hunting and fishing licenses. If you are a licensed professional, you could lose that as well, making it even harder to meet your child support obligations.
We help people who are in arrears on child support resolve the situation. We can petition the government to set up a payment plan to pay off arrearages over time while you keep new payments current. This could allow you to keep your license. If you can't afford your child support payments, it is essential to get a modification of the order so you don;t keep falling farther behind.
Contact Barbosa Law Office, LLC for a free consultation with an experienced lawyer in Bloomington, Minnesota. Call us now at 952-888-2787 for immediate assistance. Free consultations - Flat fee for uncontested divorce paperwork assistance - Credit cards accepted Barbosa Law Office, LLC
2626 East 82nd Street, Suite 380
Bloomington, MN 55425
Phone: 952-888-2787