Baton Rouge Child Support Attorney

How is child support determined?

Divorce is often necessary for the happiness of both parents and their children; however, it can also make things difficult economically. The same two parents now have to earn enough money to sustain two households rather than one. When there is a child involved the question of financial security is critical. You will have to work out a child support plan that provides for the child and, at the same time, makes it possible for both parents to manage financially on their own.

Whether an agreement for payments is made out of court or by a judge, there are many factors that will come into play: the earning power of each parent, the living arrangements set up in the child custody agreement, and the needs of the child (for example, medical and schooling costs). These are only a few of the points that will influence the final plan for child support. To reduce your risk of walking away from a divorce with too much of the financial burden, call The Layfield Law Firm today.

Providing for Your Children After Divorce

Divorce is stressful enough, but when you bring in the major point of contention – money - it can make it near impossible to keep a clear head and persuade a judge to rule in your favor. As an experienced divorce lawyer in Baton Rouge, Beau Layfield understands what problems you will face and takes the necessary time to prepare your case as efficiently as possible.

At The Layfield Law Firm you will meet one-on-one with Beau so he can educate you about your options and your rights. He will work diligently to get you the financial support necessary to support your child's needs so you can be happy and healthy after your divorce.