Spousal & Child Support

Financial support is often a central issue in divorce and post‑decree matters. We represent clients seeking, defending, or modifying spousal and child support orders, with particular expertise in high‑income cases, executive compensation and self‑employment scenarios. Our aim is to ensure that support orders are fair, enforceable and aligned with statutory requirements.​

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Common issues we address​

• Income Determination
  Calculating income for employed, self‑employed and underemployed spouses; analyzing bonuses, commissions and executive compensation. 

• Deviation Requests
  Pursuing or defending deviations from guideline child support in high‑income cases or special circumstances.  

• Duration & Amount
  Evaluating statutory factors, earning capacities, and marital standard of living to determine whether spousal support is reasonable and appropriate.  

• Arrears & Enforcement
  Enforcing support orders, collecting arrears, and defending against enforcement actions. 

• Modification & Termination
  Modifying support orders due to substantial changes in income, employment, or parenting time. ​

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Our Approach

We begin by analyzing income streams, including salaries, bonuses, distributions and perks. We work with financial experts when necessary. We assess statutory factors and case law to determine support ranges and prepare deviation arguments. We negotiate on your behalf, but we are prepared to litigate and preserve issues for appeal. In modification cases, we help you gather evidence of changes in circumstances and present persuasive arguments for or against modification.

 

• If you are also dividing complex property or businesses, see our Complex Property & Business Interests page.

• For support issues that may require appellate review, see our Appeals page.