Child Support
Top 3 Child Support Tips
- Reach an agreement before you appear before the judge. If you can't decide, the judge will decide for you.
- Enlist the services of an attorney AND divorce financial planner! An attorney's job is to negotiate the law; a CFDP's job is to negotiate the finances. Both advocates are needed to create the best divorce settlement possible.
- Remember to include easily-overlooked expenses such as: summer camp, braces, extra-curricular activity expenses
All states have guidelines that must be followed in determining the amount of child support to be paid to the custodial parent. Due to the immense tax implications and importance of child support payments, it is critical that you consult with a Certified Financial Divorce Practitioner before signing any agreement. As a CFDP®, I can provide you with the following:
- Avoid typical pitfalls
- Find hidden assets
- Establish a child support settlement based on the true reflection of a spouse's assets
- Gain control over your money: Get the most child support possible
- Empowerment through knowledge: Know your rights when it comes to child support
- Advice from someone who's been through a divorce