Northwest Indiana Child Support Attorney
Raising children is an expensive endeavor. They are expensive while they are growing up, but for many parents, the financial obligations continue while they are in college. If your child is going to college, your child support payments may be prolonged until their education is completed. In most situations, parents will have to pay child support and contribute toward college expenses including, but not limited to, tuition, books, and college fees. The equations in Indiana differ depending on whether the child lives on campus or lives at home.
At the Law Offices of Melissa L. Rohrer, we work with clients throughout Merrillville and northwest Indiana to secure funds for college when the parents are divorced, and we litigate on your behalf to ensure that the amount you contribute is fair and equitable. Contact us online or call 219-791-1200 to schedule your initial consultation with an experienced family law attorney.
Factors Influencing Child Support Payments in College
If your child is going to college and you are expected to continue child support payments, it is important to understand the factors that will influence your payment amount, including:
- Are you divorced or did this start as a paternity suit?
- Will the child be living at home or on campus?
- Are you currently paying child support?
- How will parenting time change when the child goes to college?
- What tax deductions are you currently receiving with regards to child support?
Many parents who learn they will be expected to pay additional child support have numerous questions regarding their rights and their input in the matter. When we work with clients, we strive to answer all of their questions and help them understand their financial obligations.
Learn more about paying for college in addition to child support. Schedule an appointment with an experienced child support lawyer by contacting us online or by calling 219-791-1200.
