What goes into the number
Child support is set from a worksheet. It adds both parents’ incomes, the cost of child care and health insurance, and the number of nights each parent has.
The worksheet is only as good as what goes onto it. We help parents who are asking for support, parents who have been asked for it, and parents whose income or schedule has changed since the order was made.
What we ask you to bring
- Pay stubs for the last two months
- Last year’s tax return
- Child care and health insurance costs
- Any existing support order
Income that gets left off
Tips, side work and overtime change the number. We go line by line so neither parent is surprised at the hearing.
Collecting support
If support is ordered and not paid, we explain the steps the court and the state agency can take, and when it makes sense to ask a judge directly.
What the clinic does
Three things we do with you
- 01
Fill in the worksheet
We build it from your documents, and explain each line before it goes to the court.
- 02
Ask for a change
A lost job, a raise or a new schedule can justify a new number. We write the request and the proof.
- 03
Follow up on unpaid support
We help you see what you are owed and what the court can do about it.
Questions on this page
Does the amount change if parenting time changes?
It can. The number of overnights is part of the worksheet, so a new schedule can mean a new amount.
What if I lose my job?
Ask for a change right away. Support is usually changed from the date you ask, not the date you lost the job.
Can we agree on a number ourselves?
You can, and a judge still has to approve it. We check that your agreement matches the worksheet before you sign.
Book a support screening
A short call to check for conflicts, set your fee band and see whether we can take your case.