Lakewood Child And Spousal Support Attorneys
Child support and spousal support, also known as alimony, are two of the hardest fought parts of a divorce. However, the state of Ohio has laws about how these key financial support agreements, and divorcing couples need help to create these agreements.
At Lanter Legal, LLC, we are lawyers in Lakewood who work for you as alimony and child support attorneys. We have 30 years of combined experience in Ohio family law. The difficult conversations of support are often the leading contribution to strife in a divorce, but we can help keep these discussions amicable.
Why Support Is Necessary
Child support and spousal support are both necessary for different reasons. The big picture reason is that children and former spouses may need financial help over the short and long term. However, let’s look at the legal reasoning for each type of support a bit more closely:
Child Support Is Required In Ohio
It is the law that both parents must provide financial support to all their children. The state utilizes an established equation to dictate exactly the support levels and amounts. This way, the establishment of support is as fair as the state can make it. In fact, child support must conform to state requirements and if it does not, the judge will craft a new one.
Child support will last until the children are 18 or finished with high school, and can be altered as time goes on and the child’s needs or your resources change.
Spousal Support Is Not Automatic
Spousal support in Ohio is not ordered as a matter of course in any divorce. It is possible if the financial needs of one spouse requires it that the court will make that order, but that will only happen if you pursue it.
Support can be temporary or permanent depending on need. For example, if one spouse is in need of considerable medical care and has few resources, the court may order significant spousal support.
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Our Northeast Ohio family law firm’s goal is to help you get the fair support deal you need. Even high-asset divorces can hinge on the size of a support order. Reach out to us today to learn more about how we can help you. Call 216-273-4013 or send an email using this form.