How Can Our Suffolk County Family Lawyer Help You?
One of the most highly disputed aspects of divorce involves custody and child support payments. When a parent is not awarded custody, it is likely they will need to make child support payments to ensure the child’s future is financially protected. However, situations in life can arise where a previously set payment can no longer be met. If this happens to you, be sure to reach out to us here at Simonetti & Associates right away. Our Suffolk County family lawyer will work with you and the courts to try and adjust your payments to make sure no legal repercussions are faced due to the inability to pay them.
What Is Child Support?
As previously stated, child support is a payment amount set by the court that the non-custodial parent is required to make. Various factors go into setting the payment amount, and our Suffolk County family lawyer will work diligently to have a favorable one set. These payments will go towards:
- Basic necessities
- Medical care
- Educational fees
- Child care
- Travel/transportation expenses
- College fees
Penalties For Not Meeting Payments
If you are forced into a situation where you can no longer meet your child support payments, the solution is not as simple as merely not paying. You have a legal obligation paying the full amount that was set by the court. Failing to do so can have you facing punishments such as:
- Losing your driver’s license
- A seizure of your tax returns
- Diminished credit score
- Jail time
- Felony charges
Lowering Or Halting Your Payments
Although lowering or halting your child support payments is difficult, it can be done. However, achieving this will require the help of a top attorney. At Simonetti & Associates, we have years of experience in these matters. We will compile and provide evidence that will be presented to the court that proves it is unfeasible to make the previously set payments.
Contact Our Suffolk County Family Lawyer
Legal issues such as making child support payments are nothing to scoff at. If you feel you are currently unable to make these payments, our team at Simonetti & Associates can help. To schedule a consultation with our Suffolk County family lawyer, contact us today!
