Bethesda Child Support Lawyer

Divorce is stressful, not just for the parents, but for the children as well. Divorce can really shake up a family’s dynamics, not just emotionally but financially. Children need to be able to receive the proper financial support following a divorce, and sometimes, to make that happen, it requires working with our Bethesda, MD child support lawyer. Call Fait & DiLima, LLP to discover how our team can help you!

Bethesda, MD Child Support Lawyer

Divorces with children can complicate things, and both parents might have different ideas about what’s considered fair. Child support is a periodic payment made by one parent to help financially support a child following a divorce or separation. Child support helps pay for a child’s basic necessities, including food, shelter, education, and any medical services. Payments typically last until the child turns 18 or graduates from high school.

The actual process of calculating child support depends on how much income both parents make. When couples have an adjusted income of less than $30,000 per month, then a judge will use a parent’s actual income, adjusted for any preexisting child support paid or any alimony paid. Should a couple make more than $30,000, then the amount can vary depending on the parents’ financial situations, the child’s needs, and the child’s age.

Since child support can often be at the discretion of the judge without a clear-cut formula, legal representation is often recommended. While many divorced spouses are more than willing to pay child support, sometimes spouses may try to avoid paying child support or will try arguing for a much lower amount. The goal of our Bethesda child support lawyer isn’t to punish the divorced spouse but to make sure that a child receives proper financial care.

Our attorneys know how to mediate, and we strive to come up with a solution that works for both the parents and the child. However, when disputes arise, it might be necessary to pursue litigation and go to court.

Experience Matters In Child Support Cases

Whether you need a few afternoons of mediation or an aggressive attorney, you want our experienced team on your side.

• Our CEO and Managing Partner, Marjorie G. DiLima, brings over a decade of legal experience. She’s highly experienced when it comes to mediation, helping families avoid expensive and time-consuming litigation. During her legal career, she has received several awards, including being rated by Super Lawyers for the past 10 years.
• We have several positive testimonials from satisfied clients. We’re proud to help our clients at any and all stages of the process, from preparing and filing paperwork to providing legal representation should a case need to go to court.
• Our Chief Operating Officer and Senior Attorney brings over two decades of family law experience. Besides being a qualified litigator, she also specializes in dispute resolution and mediation.

Following a divorce or separation, it’s pivotal to make sure that your child is financially taken care of. Call Fait & DiLima, LLP today to work with our Bethesda child support lawyer!