{"id":331,"date":"2021-07-29T21:43:51","date_gmt":"2021-07-29T21:43:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/?page_id=331"},"modified":"2025-12-05T18:30:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T18:30:07","slug":"child-support-attorney","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/es\/family-law\/child-support-attorney\/","title":{"rendered":"Abogado de manutenci\u00f3n infantil"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"331\" class=\"elementor elementor-331\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7e3eac5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7e3eac5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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Child Support Law Firm Serving NWLA<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0f55f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b0f55f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Legally, parents are required to financially support their children until they are adults, which in Louisiana is considered to be when the child turns 18 years old. If a parent fails to make his or her payments according to schedule, they face serious penalties under the law. Every state possesses its own child support system with enforcement offices that oversee these payments. If payments are not being made, the office will work in conjunction with the family court to penalize the parent responsible for not paying. These penalties may include the suspension of a business or professional license, the revocation of driver\u2019s or other recreational licenses, or even jail time for the non-paying parent.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14e689b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"14e689b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bossier-City-Child-Support-Attorney.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-961\" alt=\"Bossier City Child Support Attorney\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bossier-City-Child-Support-Attorney.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bossier-City-Child-Support-Attorney-800x400.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bossier-City-Child-Support-Attorney-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bossier-City-Child-Support-Attorney-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bb19df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2bb19df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As an experienced attorney based in Bossier City, LA, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/\">Michael J. Vergis<\/a> understands the complexities of child support cases and the importance of providing exceptional representation to both sides of the case. With his in-depth knowledge of Louisiana child support laws, he is equipped to handle a wide range of issues related to child support, including the calculation of support amounts, modification of existing orders, enforcement of support orders, and establishment of paternity. Whether representing a custodial parent seeking support or a non-custodial parent contesting a support order, Mr. Vergis works tirelessly to ensure that his client&#8217;s interests are protected and that the best possible outcome is achieved. With a compassionate and understanding approach to these delicate matters, Michael J. Vergis is the attorney you can trust to guide you through your child support case.\u00a0<\/p><p>To get in touch with the Bossier City child support lawyers at the law firm of Michael J. Vergis, give us a call at <a href=\"tel:3186983724\">(318) 698-3724<\/a> or complete our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/contact\/\">online intake form<\/a> today.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-701a356 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"701a356\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">SCHEDULE A <b>FREE CONSULTATION<\/b> TODAY!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ae7353 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8ae7353\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How Does Child Support Work in Louisiana?<\/h2><p><b>Child support orders<\/b> are typically entered during or after the parents of the child receive a divorce. In the event that the parents were never married, the child support order is based on how the custody is arranged and the parent\u2019s income. Regardless, both parties are responsible for financially supporting the child.\u00a0<\/p><p>When physical custody is split, child support allows a balance of the expenses in proportion to each parent\u2019s time spent with the child. It is typically the parent with whom the child lives most, also known as the domiciliary or custodial parent, who receives the child support payment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ebf052 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5ebf052\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bossier-City-Child-Support-Attorneys.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-962\" alt=\"Bossier City Child Support Attorneys\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bossier-City-Child-Support-Attorneys.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bossier-City-Child-Support-Attorneys-800x400.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bossier-City-Child-Support-Attorneys-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bossier-City-Child-Support-Attorneys-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0e920c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c0e920c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How is Child Support Determined?<\/h2><p>The amount of child support awarded to the domiciliary parent depends on multiple factors. Largely, it is based on the need of the child (or children) and the ability of either parent to contribute financially. Things that must be taken into account include the number of children the two parents share, the combined monthly adjusted gross income between the two, and the type of custody agreement that is in place.<\/p><p>The state of Louisiana uses what is called the \u201c<b>income shares model<\/b>\u201d to determine child support obligations. This model is based on the amount of financial support that the child would receive if the parents were still together and living in the same household. The amount that is calculated from this will be divided proportionally in relation to each parents\u2019 income.<\/p><h2>What Does Child Support Cover?<\/h2><p>Child support is meant to cover everyday living expenses for a child. Broadly speaking, everyday living expenses may refer to things such as food, clothing, and housing. In addition to living expenses, it may also include coverage for expenses such as health care or insurance, schooling, and extracurricular activities.\u00a0<\/p><p>Here are some more specific examples of expenses that are generally intended to be covered by child support:<\/p><ul><li>Groceries<\/li><li>Daycare costs<\/li><li>School supplies<\/li><li>School lunches<\/li><li>School uniforms or sports uniforms<\/li><li>Dental work<\/li><li>Pediatric\/GP care<\/li><li>Physical therapy<\/li><\/ul><p>Many of the abovementioned expenses are set in fixed monthly amounts, while things such as medical emergencies or orthodontic work may come up unexpectedly and for only certain amounts of time. In these cases, the parents will need to divide up the cost accordingly in proportion to their individual incomes.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49b3c73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"49b3c73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bossier-City-Child-Support-Lawyer.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-963\" alt=\"Bossier City Child Support Lawyer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bossier-City-Child-Support-Lawyer.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bossier-City-Child-Support-Lawyer-800x400.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bossier-City-Child-Support-Lawyer-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bossier-City-Child-Support-Lawyer-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af2dd4b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"af2dd4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How Long Does Child Support Last?<\/h2><p>According to <b>Louisiana law<\/b>, both parents are generally required to support their children until they reach the age of 18. However, there is an exception. The length of child support payments may be slightly extended if the child is a full-time student in secondary school or equivalent, has not reached the age of 19, and is dependent on either parent.<\/p><h2>How to File for Child Support in Shreveport \/ Bossier City, LA<\/h2><p>Louisiana residents seeking child support generally must file through the court in the parish in which they live. To ensure things go as smoothly as possible, it is extremely helpful to include a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/blog\/public-defender-vs-private-attorney\/\">private attorney<\/a> in the process. LA lawyers specializing in <b>child custody and child support<\/b> will be able to answer any questions or concerns you may have regarding your legal issue. 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Vergis for an Experienced Child Support Lawyer Today<\/h2><p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/family-law\/\">Bossier City family law attorney<\/a> can assist legal issues concerning <b>child support issues<\/b> in a number of ways. He is also prepared to help with child custody, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/family-law\/divorce-and-property-divisions\/\">property divisions<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/family-law\/alimony\/\">spousal support<\/a>, and other related practice areas. Whether you need help determining a fair child support arrangement, want to lower your child support amount, or seek to collect overdue payments, Michael J. Vergis can help. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/about\/\">Attorney at Law Michael J. Vergis<\/a> provides families with unmatched legal services in a competent, efficient, and caring manner. 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