Your children are important parts of your life. You understand that the privilege of raising children is accompanied with the obligations of child support. However, just like anything else, you want to pay a fair amount. Having an experienced and competent attorney by your side will ensure that your child support is set in an appropriate manner in accordance with the law.
At The Pitman Law Offices, LLC, our family law professionals have more than 15 years of experience. Attorney Don Pitman understands the intricacies of the child support laws. Guided by his experience, we provide excellent client services and pay attention to the details of your legal matters to ensure the best possible results.
Contact a Newburyport child support attorney by calling 978-518-3306, toll free at
How Is Child Support Determined?
Massachusetts employs a statutory formula to determine child support. This statutory formula is adjusted regularly and our law firm makes it a point to stay abreast of any revisions in the formula. The child support system was most recently revamped in 2009 and new child support guidelines were created. Now, in Massachusetts, child support is determined based on both parents' incomes. The numbers are based on the:
- Number of kids
- Gross income of both parties
- Health insurance
- Child care
- Support orders for any other children
It is possible to deviate from child support guidelines; however, it is only done when individual circumstances provide a solid reason. These circumstances include when a child has special needs or if a parent is no longer able to work.
Our Process for Resolving Child Support Issues
If you hire our law firm to assist you with child support as a single issue, or as part of a divorce process, our attorney will walk you through the entire process. We will request you to compile information about your income, health care and child care payments. Once we have the proper documentation, we can assist you in analyzing your child support payments.
Salem Child Support Modification Attorney
One of the questions our law firm gets frequently is "Can I change my child support?" The simple answer is yes. You need to go back to the court and file a modification of child support, asking for a change from the court. Generally, child support can be modified if an individual can show that there is a material change in circumstances.
Situations that may meet the threshold for a material change in circumstances can include:
- An existing support order in excess of three years old
- Changes in the child custody arrangement
- Increases in educational or health care costs for the child
- Increased income or decreased income for either parent
Contact The Pitman Law Firm, LLC
If you are searching for a competent lawyer to assist you with assessing child support or in filing a child support modification, contact our law firm online or by calling 978-518-3306, toll free at
