Child support in a divorce or paternity case is based upon the Kentucky guideline support calculator. What are the child support deviation factors in Louisville which would allow you to request or agree upon something different than the result of the guideline calculator? Kentucky family law provides a series of factors which the Court may...
Will My Existing Child Support Be Reduced if I Have Another Child
We are often asked if existing child support will be reduced if a payor of support has a child with a new partner. Supporting a child is the responsibility of every parent in Kentucky. Child support is not necessarily linked to child custody and parenting time but is more closely related to the provision of...
Avoiding Child Support Payment by Hiding Gig Income
Is it possible that your former spouse is avoiding child support payment by hiding gig income or other wages? A recent study revealed more than 70% of child support payments are collected by withholding the debt from a payor’s paycheck. What happens in cases where the payor of child support works as an independent contractor...
Does Child Support Stop if I Lose My Job in Louisville?
Does child support stop if I lose my job in Louisville? The COVID-19 pandemic has brought substantial challenges for many payors of child support here in Louisville and across Kentucky. Facing a furlough, layoff or losing a job can impact your ability to pay all debts, including child support. What happens if you can’t afford...