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When parents divorce, the court will determine each parent’s custody and visitation rights. The custody of children includes both legal custody and physical custody. Legal custody refers to the right to make decisions for the children including such important matters medical treatment, religion and education. Frequently, both parents are granted joint legal custody of the children. Physical custody refers to where the child will actually live the majority of the time. The parent that does not live with the child will generally be provided visitation rights to periodically spend with the child.

The issues of child custody and visitation are the most emotional and difficult issues that arise during a divorce. It is important to consult an attorney to protect your custody rights. We would be happy to meet with you and provide you with a free initial consultation and guide you through this process.

Child Support is a payment the non-custodial parent is obligated to pay to the custodial parent for the support of the children after a separation or divorce. The amount of the child support is generally calculated by state Child Support Guidelines. These guidelines use a complex mathematical formula which takes into consideration a number of factors including the income of both spouses, time the children spend with each parent, the number of other children supported, costs of child care which enable a person to work or go to school, health care expenses and whether there are extraordinary expenses associated with the children.

The child support payments are deducted directly from the wages of the non-custodial spouse to and are generally paid until the child turns 18 years old. Child support will continue until the child is 19 years old if the child is still in high school. Child support will not continue after a child turns 19 years old unless the child is mentally or physically disabled.

Child support can have significant financial consequences for many years. Accordingly, it is important to consult an attorney to evaluate this issue. We would be happy to meet with you and provide you with a free initial consultation to determine your legal rights regarding child support.