Child Support

Minneapolis Family Law and Child Support Lawyer

At Kathleen M. Newman + Associates, P.A., we know that most parents want what is best for their kids. When couples with children divorce, the amount of child support to be paid is often a primary concern for parents, but there are other concerns that can get lost in the financial negotiation.

As experienced family law attorneys, we balance the need for you to receive appropriate child support with the interpersonal needs of you and your children. At the Minneapolis, Minnesota, law office of Kathleen M. Picotte Newman, we also understand the law. We can explain how your unique situation will apply to the complex child support laws currently in effect in Minnesota. Contact us to learn more.

Get Answers for Minnesota Child Support

In Minnesota, both parents have an obligation to contribute to the support of their children if they are able. Children in Minnesota, unless they are disabled, are eligible to receive support until they are 18 or until they graduate from high school, whichever comes later. The courts use guidelines to calculate the specific amount of child support to be paid. These guidelines are available to parents, although often the greatest understanding of how they apply is gained by working through them with a well-qualified attorney.

"I was happy with the end result. She made the best decisions along the way. If she hadn't been involved in some of the negotiating, it would have been much more difficult." -Reed L.

How will the divorce affect my child's standard of living? How will child support guidelines affect me? What if my ex doesn't pay? Wherever you are in the process of obtaining, paying or modifying child support, the Minneapolis law office of Kathleen M. Picotte Newman explains the guidelines and will work on your behalf to enforce due compensation or work toward a new resolution. Our passionate advocacy for children focuses on their financial and emotional well being during and after divorce.

Contact the law office of Kathleen M. Picotte Newman at 612-424-9477 or toll-free at 888-862-4174.

To speak with our well-qualified attorneys about your child support concerns, contact us today. We can address a wide range of child custody, visitation and support topics including enforcement, modification and how matters like childcare and health insurance might impact the calculation.