Virginia child support may include more than base salary. Restricted stock units (RSUs), bonuses and other executive compensation can count as income when the court calculates support. The main questions are when they count as income and how regularly they appear....
You may worry about your child’s financial security when you and the other parent never married. Virginia law requires both parents to support their child. However, before you receive a support order, you must establish legal parentage. A court or state agency may...
People subject to child support orders often feel stressed about their financial obligations. Fulfilling the order may leave them with very little disposable income to spend on personal needs each month. They may resent their obligations and even question whether the...
Virginia’s child support system is built around a clear statutory framework, and the law makes one point unmistakable — child support orders do not update automatically. If your financial circumstances or your child’s needs have changed significantly, you must return...
Addressing a child's medical needs can be costly for a parent. Adults usually have to provide health insurance coverage for their children. They are also responsible for any uncovered medical expenses until their children become adults. Married or cohabitating...
Tax season brings many questions, especially when children are involved. Understanding who can claim a child as a dependent can significantly impact your tax obligations and child support calculations. Let us explore how Washington, DC law, addresses these issues. Who...
Virginia follows the “income shares model” of child support. In this model, you calculate both parents’ combined gross income and divide the support obligation proportionally based on each parent’s income and the number of children. The court may set a lower...
Child support ensures that children receive financial support from both parents, even if they are no longer together. It covers basic needs like food, shelter, clothing, healthcare, and education. Child support is crucial because it helps maintain a child's standard...
They say it takes a village to raise a child. It also costs money to have and care for a child. Thus, when parents separate or divorce, these finances are often a concern and at issue. Child support is an important family law matter to resolve in Virginia and...
Courts consider many factors when calculating child support. It is understood that these relied on factors can change over time, which is why it is reasonable for parents to seek modification of child support. Whether you seek to decrease, increase or end child...
