Norwalk Divorce Attorney Represents Clients in Easton, CT
Connecticut Family Law Firm Handles Divorce and Child Support
Connecticut parents must have a court order to receive child support. A court order for child support establishes the monetary support order for your child as well as other orders for health insurance and childcare. Even if the non-custodial parent is willing to sign a voluntary agreement to pay child support, the court must still approve the agreement.
There are three ways to get a court order for child support in Connecticut:
- Retain a family law attorney like Mark M. Kratter to pursue your case in court
- Represent yourself
- Apply for child support services offered by the state of Connecticut
Child support services are free of charge, and those interested in receiving child support should contact the Department of Social Services for an application.
How is Child Support Calculated in Connecticut?
The Connecticut Child Support and Arrearage Guidelines are state regulations which provide a mathematical formula to calculate the child support payment amount. The Guidelines use the combined income of the mother and the father and the number of children to set the payment.
The court will enter a medical insurance order for the minor children if coverage is available through an employer for a reasonable cost. The court may also order one or both parties to apply for and maintain medical coverage, and the guidelines also provide for the allocation of unreimbursed medical costs between the parties. Additionally, the guidelines provide a mathematical formula for allocating qualified childcare costs between the parties.
Judges and family support magistrates are required to follow the guidelines unless they make an exception, or deviation, in their ruling and explain why they are ordering a different amount. Because child support payments are based upon income, the amount may change along with the circumstances of the parents.
The attorneys at Mark M. Kratter, LLC have extensive experience with Connecticut divorce law and the calculation of child support. Contact us online or call 203-678-8135 to arrange for a free phone consultation.
