When married parents divorce the court will issue an order for child support if the child is still a minor. The court will also do the same for single parents after parentage has been legally established. Child support is meant to provide the parent who has custody of the child with the financial resources necessary to care for the child and maintain a certain quality of life. … [Read more...] about Contempt of Court for Non-Payment of Child Support in Wagoner County
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Child support matters often involve complex calculations based on Oklahoma’s Child Support Guidelines, which ensure that payments fairly reflect each parent's income and the needs of the children. For those navigating these issues, understanding the legal framework can feel overwhelming. Resources like a Wagoner Child Support attorney can provide valuable guidance through the process, helping families reach fair agreements and comply with court requirements.
When facing child support questions or disputes, the right legal support can make a significant difference. Wirth Law Office - Bartlesville offers experienced assistance tailored to your unique situation. If you need legal help, call Wirth Law Office - Wagoner at (918) 485-0335 to speak with a knowledgeable Wagoner attorney who understands Oklahoma family law and can help protect your interests.
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Child Support and Visitation: Separate Legal Issues Intertwined Emotionally You may find yourself in a situation in which you are paying child support but not allowed visitation. These two issues can seem like a single issue to the parent paying support. Emotionally, it is difficult to pay support for a child that you long to see but cannot. But legally, child support and … [Read more...] about What To Do When You Are Paying Child Support but Not Allowed Visitation
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Child Support is Not Gender Specific Just like there are times men must pay child support, there are times that women pay child support, as well. Child support payments are based not on gender but on relative income and how much time the parent spends with the child. The amount of time spent with the child is based on whether the parents have joint custody or whether one parent … [Read more...] about In Wagoner County, When Do Women Have to Pay Child Support?
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Prepaying Child Support Seems Like a Good Idea You have cash now and worry about whether you will have it in the future, so you think it might be a good idea to prepay your child support. That way, it is done and you will be off the hook for a bit. You would think this was a good idea. But there are reasons not to prepay child support. Here are some things for you to think … [Read more...] about Can I Prepay My Wagoner County Child Support?
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Understanding the Relationship Between Support and Income In Oklahoma, child support guidelines top out at $15,000 a month in parental income for each parent. But that does not mean that child support is capped at that amount. If it were capped at $15,000, you could ostensibly have a situation in which one parent earned millions of dollars a year, while the other earned $60,000 … [Read more...] about Why is There No Upper Limit to Wagoner County Child Support?
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We all know that parents are legally obligated to provide support for their children. How that obligation comes into play varies though. When parents live together and share their finances, both parents contribute. But parents often do not live together. Either parent can file for child support in Wagoner County. In a divorce or legal separation, support is sought as part of … [Read more...] about An Overview Of Child Support In Wagoner County
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Every parent, whether single, married, or divorced, must pay some type of child support in Wagoner, Oklahoma. Not only is this a moral obligation, but also a legal obligation. Oklahoma courts strive to make divorce less painful for the children involved. One way in which courts do this is to order and enforce child support payments. This allows children to continue to live a … [Read more...] about What Happens When Someone Refuses to Pay Child Support in Wagoner?
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Every parent has a legal and moral obligation to support his or her children. Usually, in a family unit, the two parents share that obligation. At divorce, that obligation continues through Wagoner, Oklahoma child support payments. A Wagoner court will issue orders regarding custody, support, and visitation of the children as part of the divorce process. Here are some facts … [Read more...] about How Are Wagoner, Oklahoma Child Support Payments Calculated?
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Child support is the financial obligation a parent has to support his or her biological children, whether that parent is married to the other parent or not.Child support in Wagoner County must typically be paid until the child reaches the age of 18, but payments can continue beyond the age of 18 if 1) the child lives at home, 2) is a student, 3) is dependent on his or her … [Read more...] about How to Calculate Child Support in Wagoner County
