Sioux Falls Child Support Lawyers

Compassion & Guidance for You & Your Child

Are you in the middle of a child support dispute? Perhaps you are wondering how the court will decide the issue if you and your spouse disagree. Or, you may wish to challenge what the court will propose. Whatever your concerns may be pertaining to the issue of child support, it is best to have a trusted legal advisor in your corner to help you seek a child support order that is best for you and your child.

At Ver Beek Law, Prof. L.L.C., we offer focused legal support that is geared towards helping you make the best possible decisions based on a full understanding of your situation. Our practice is devoted strictly to family law, which means you can be confident that our knowledge and skills are based on daily experience in this field. Our Sioux Falls child support attorney’s approach is to provide the care and personal attention you need to help ease the way through the legal process.

Child Support in South Dakota

Typically, non-custodial parents are responsible for making child support payments. These payments are to ensure that the child’s needs are met by both parents and not just by the parent with whom the child mainly resides. Child support payments must continue until the child turns 18 or graduates from high school.

Child support payments are calculated according to state guidelines. Generally, these payments are based on income and the amount of time spent with the child. Medical costs for the child will also affect the amount ordered. Courts can adjust the amount higher or lower depending on what is determined to be needed.

The income that is reviewed for the purposes of child support payments includes:

• Salary
• Wages
• Bonuses
• Commissions
• Royalties
• Dividends
• Rents
• Capital gains
• Business profits or losses

Before a child support order is finalized by the court, you can ask for the amount to be adjusted by presenting evidence to the court justifying your request. After it has been finalized, you may ask to modify the amount if you can provide proof of a substantial change in circumstances. Ver Beek Law, Prof. L.L.C. can assist you with any needs you have concerning arranging, enforcing, challenging, or modifying your child support order.