With International Family Day coming up on May 15th, we’re bringing awareness to the various issues faced by families all over the world. Some of the biggest family issues include separation and divorce, which impacts both parents and children. If you and your partner are considering a legal separation in Nevada, it’s important to have an experienced family law attorney on your side to help you navigate the easiest path to reach an understanding fit for everyone involved.
Child support and child custody are two very common issues that a Reno family law attorney can help with. Couples with children who are considering divorce face the often-contentious issue of child custody, support, visitation, and other parental rights. If you want the best for your child during your legal separation, it is in your best interest as well to look into a top Reno divorce attorney.
International Family Day And How It Pertains To Your Family
International Family Day was founded in 1994 by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly to reflect on the importance of bringing awareness to the issues faced by families worldwide. Its other purpose is to promote the appropriate actions families can take to overcome these challenges.
Erin Grieve knows all too well how families can be affected by separation or divorce. As a result, she focuses her efforts on practicing collaborative law to resolve these issues. This is the best way to ensure that every party involved—you, your partner, and your children—reaches a mutual understanding based on their needs. Collaborative law is also a good way to avoid litigation.
Child Support Vs Child Custody
Under Reno family law, joint physical custody of minor children is the preference unless certain facts are present in your case. Depending on the physical custody of the children, child support may be affected as well. This is why it is so important to meet with a reputable divorce attorney to discuss your specific case.
From the court’s point of view, child support and child custody are two different issues.
Child support is the financial support of minor children for which a parent is responsible. Child support is calculated pursuant to a statute wherein a percentage of either parent’s gross monthly income is calculated to determine the amount of ongoing support. It is important to meet with a specialized child support lawyer who can discuss what “downward deviations” may be present in your case that may affect the monthly child support amount.
Custody is used to define what time the parents will share with the minor child(ren). This is determined by the parties, and the Court determines what is in the best interest of the child based on specific factors including, the physical and mental health of the parents, the wishes of the child, and the conflict between the parties, in addition to other factors. Joint physical custody is presumed to be in the best interest of the child, but this is determined on a case-by-case basis.
ACCORDING TO RENO FAMILY LAW, CHILD SUPPORT IS DETERMINED BY FACTORS SUCH AS:
- Physical custody
- Gross monthly income
In a situation where custody is shared 50/50 and incomes are equal, there will likely be no child support paid by either party. When custody and incomes are unequal, child support payments help to balance the financial responsibilities involved in raising children. Consult with a child support lawyer to figure out what the plan of action will be if child support must be paid.
DO WE NEED A COURT ORDER FOR CUSTODY IF WE GET ALONG?
Despite how well two people co-parent and communicate, it is always best to have a court order regarding custody just in case conflict arises. In cases of conflict, a court order provides absolute guidance on who has custodial rights for specific days and times.
A court order regarding custody often reduces conflict because each parent has documentation to refer to if there are any questions regarding the custody schedule. Additionally, when two parents are getting along and able to communicate, they can often enter into a custody agreement without ever having to go to court.
Reno Family Law Services
Erin Grieve is an accomplished family law and child support attorney with years of experience providing guidance for families. She works every day to help families reach amicable decisions for the sake of the entire family and to help families through tough times. If you’re in the middle of a separation or divorce and have been trying to navigate the process on your own, take the steps towards collaborating with an expert by contacting a Reno family law attorney like Erin Grieve today.
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