Child & Spousal Support

Elyria, Ohio, Child and Spousal Support Agreements

Under Ohio law, children and spouses are entitled to child and spousal support. Determining the appropriate amount of support takes time and experience to consider various factors. Factors that need consideration include the number of children, length of the marriage, and your spouse's income. For more information about child and spousal support, call an Elyria, Ohio, attorney of Berki & Nehr, LLC at 440-323-0687. We represent families throughout Lorain and Cuyahoga counties.

Ohio Child Support Calculator

The amount of child support owed by a parent depends on a variety of factors. Our family law lawyers will guide you through the child support process. Ohio employs child support guidelines to determine support. Depending on the number of children, income, and parenting arrangements you have, the child support amounts vary considerably. Figuring in your income and time spent with your child, the court will assess a pro rata share of child support obligations.

The law in Ohio allows for deviations from the child support guidelines under certain circumstances. The court will award more or less support if you show special needs of your child, excessive obligations for a second family, living standards afforded your child if the marriage would have continued, and other factors. We will petition the court for a deviation from the child support guidelines when deemed appropriate.

Obtaining Appropriate Spousal Support

Compared to child support, the judge has more discretion to decide the length and amount of spousal support you are entitled to receive. The court considers factors such as the income of the parties, the length of marriage, contributions to the marriage, and other factors when calculating spousal support. The amount of marital property awarded also factors into spousal support calculation. The best way to protect your interests during a divorce, is by hiring an experienced attorney from Berki & Nehr, LLC.

When calculating the amount of support you owe or are entitled to receive, it is important to provide the court with a full picture of your family's financial situation. We will make sure the court has all the necessary information it needs to make an appropriate support determination.

For more information about spousal support and child support, call the law office of Berki & Nehr, LLC at 440-323-0687. Submit your questions to one of our attorneys by filling out the attached contact us form.