Charleston Child Support Attorney
We Handle All Types of Child Support Cases in Charleston
At Query Sauter & Associates, LLC, our Charleston child support lawyers are skilled, knowledgeable, and compassionate advocates for parents. If you have any questions or concerns about a child support case, we are here to help. Contact us at our Charleston office to arrange a fully confidential consultation with a top South Carolina child support attorney.
What is Child Support in South Carolina?
Parents have a basic responsibility to provide financial support for their kids. Broadly defined, Child support in South Carolina is a court-ordered payment that one parent makes to the other to help cover the financial costs of raising a child. Following a divorce or separation, child support may be required. Here are key points to know about South Carolina child support laws:
- The Non-Custodial Parent Pays: Generally, the non-custodial parent (the parent who does not have primary physical custody) pays child support to the custodial parent (the parent with whom the child primarily resides).
- Child Support Guidelines: South Carolina has state-based child support guidelines. A wide range of factors are considered in applying the guidelines, including each parent’s income and the number of children involved. Other factors include health insurance costs and child care costs. The terms of the custody arrangement will also matter.
- Child Support Can Be Modified: A parent can request a modification if there is a significant change in circumstances, such as job loss, a major income change, or the child’s needs changing. Either parent has the right to petition for a modification of child support. It could be increased or decreased depending on the specific circumstances.
We Handle All Types of Child Support Cases in Charleston
Our family law team has the skills and experience to handle the full range of child support cases in South Carolina. Whether you are a mother or a father and whether you are the paying parent or the recipient, we are here as a resource. Our Charleston child support lawyers handle:
- Child support negotiations;
- Child support modification; and
- Child support collections (past due).
How Our Charleston Child Support Attorneys Can Help
Child support cases are complicated. If you are a parent with questions about child support, you need strong legal representation. At Query Sauter & Associates, LLC, we put parents first. Among other things, our Charleston child support attorney is ready to:
- Hear what you have to say and answer your child support questions;
- Help you gather and prepare all financial documents and records;
- Represent you in settlement negotiations with your co-parent; and
- Develop a comprehensive strategy to help you get the best outcome.
Contact Our Charleston Child Support Lawyers Today
At Query Sauter & Associates, LLC, our Charleston child support lawyers have the experience you can rely on. If you have any questions about child support, please do not hesitate to contact us today for a completely confidential consultation. With an office in Charleston, we handle child support cases throughout the surrounding region in South Carolina.