Child support  is often a contested issue between parents in a divorce or between unmarried parents in a paternity case. Parents can be justifiably worried and upset over how this issue will affect their present and future relationship with their child(ren) and how it will affect their parental rights. Additionally, child support is also an issue that must be resolved when households break up or between unmarried parents. This must be solved, whether through agreement or litigation between parents, based on Ohio’s guidelines for its calculation. Both of these issues can be complicated but it is important to understand that courts operate on what is in the child’s best interests, not on what parents desire, in regard to them. 

At Morgan Law Offices, our Columbus child support and child custody attorney can help you navigate all matters related to the children you share with your spouse or with an unmarried former partner. At our firm, you will have the benefit of extensive experience resolving these issues over a long history extending back decades. Attorney Kelly Morgan understands the emotional stress and uncertainty that is associated with child-related issues and can provide the compassion as well as the professional competence you need.

Set up a free introductory consultation with our Columbus child support today. Contact Morgan Law Offices at (614) 714-4800 to get started.

Child Support in Ohio

Child support in Ohio is based on state guidelines that calculate the amount of support that is to be paid from one parent to the other. The parent with whom the child resides for the majority of the time (known as the primary residential parent) generally receives this payment from the other parent. 

Child support payments are based on the combined adjusted gross income of the parents. It takes into consideration: 

• whether parenting is shared, split, or sole
• the number of children being supported
• which parent is the residential parent
• the number of children from other relationships that are being supported
• income from all sources
• child care expenses
• health insurance
• spousal support 
• and more.

Courts assume that the calculated amount shall be what is owed in child support. However, when this amount is considered to be unjust or inappropriate, it may be adjusted up or down. Courts will look at various factors to determine a different payment amount than what has been calculated. The underlying principle of child support, which is considered the child’s right, is to best serve the child. 

Turn to Morgan Law Offices for Help

If you need legal help with any issue related to child custody or child support, whether it involves a pending divorce or court case between unmarried parents or whether it has surfaced long after court orders have been issued by a judge, you can turn to our experienced and dedicated family law attorney. Our firm is backed by more than four decades of practice in this field.