Oklahoma City Alimony Lawyer
At Childers Law Office, I assist with both child support and alimony — also referred to as spousal support or spousal maintenance. Alimony is a common aspect of divorce cases. Child support can be an aspect of divorce. I also assist with child support issues that arise for unmarried parents in paternity cases. Both child support and alimony can be surprisingly complex.
Child Support
A good starting point for people facing issues of child support is the spreadsheet used by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services. In some cases, this spreadsheet is all that is required. In others, deviations from the spreadsheet may be necessary based on special needs or income issues. Of course, there are also questions that arise when one party is self-employed, and there are questions about what that person's actual income is.
An attorney or an accountant may find this spreadsheet fairly straightforward, but for many people, it can lead to more questions. I am able to answer those questions and guide you toward child support that makes sense for you and your child.
Alimony
There is no spreadsheet used to calculate alimony. It is based on a wide range of factors, including the length of the marriage, the differences in the two spouses' incomes and each of the spouse's employment prospects. Alimony, like all aspects of divorce, is not isolated. It has to be calculated alongside other financial issues such as the division of property and debt. I have the knowledge necessary to help you get a fair outcome.
Free Initial Consultations · Reasonable Fees · Payment Plans Available
To schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced Norman child support lawyer, call my office at 405-759-4294 (toll free at 888-345-7657) or contact me online. My office is one block from the Cleveland County Courthouse.
