Child Custody and Support

Dundee Child Custody Attorneys

For a parent experiencing divorce, the issues involving their child(ren) are often their primary concern. The key issues surrounding children include child custody and child support. Our firm strives to find arrangements that satisfy the needs of children and parents alike. Our divorce lawyers are proponents of mediation as a means to resolve child custody and visitation issues. This is a less adversarial approach that mitigates many emotional and economic strains.

McCuaig, Haeger, Bolz & McCarty understands the importance of reaching sound child custody arrangements. Are you interested in learning how we can help you? Please contact our firm today to arrange your free consultation with a lawyer.

Child custody and mediation

Most child custody cases begin with mandatory mediation. Our divorce attorneys recognize mediation's positive aspects and encourage clients to use it as a means to agree upon child custody. Mediation causes significantly less financial and emotional strain on parents as they work through issues of sole custody, joint custody and visitation rights. As litigators, we understand that not all parties will be able to come to an agreement in mediation. We proceed to litigation when it is in the best interest of our clients and their children.

Child support

Child support payments are based on statutory guidelines. The guidelines will factor in amounts such as time spent with the children and the income of each parent. It is possible to deviate from the guidelines in situations that involve high-end wage earners.

Do you have questions about child support and child custody? Contact us today to arrange your consultation.