Arizona Child Support Attorney
Child Support in Arizona - Q & A
At Daniel J. Siegel, P.C., we help parents through the difficult task of determining the important questions that they have about child support in Arizona. How much will I have to pay? How much will I receive? To learn about how child support is calculated in Arizona, contact Daniel J. Siegel, a Certified Specialist In Family Law and an experienced child support lawyer. You can call the office at 602-274-1099 or email at dan@danieljsiegelpc.com.
How much will I receive in child support?
During your initial consultation, we can provide you with some calculations and estimates regarding what we believe you are entitled to receive for child support or will have to pay in child support.
Whether you owe child support or are entitled to receive child support depends on a number of various factors. The two most critical factors in determining the child support amount are: 1) the gross income for each parent and 2) the parenting time schedule for the child(ren). The child support is based upon Arizona Statutes and written guidelines issued by the Supreme Court of Arizona, commonly referred to as the Arizona Child Support Guidelines. In addition to the gross incomes and parenting time, the court must consider other things, such as: childcare costs, medical and dental insurance for the children, day care or school costs, the children's ages, whether the children have special needs, and other factors described in the Arizona Child Support Guidelines.
How is child support calculated in Arizona?
There are a number of factors the court will consider when determining the amount of child support to order in a divorce or paternity case. Some of the factors the court considers include:
- Which parent has primary physical custody of the child
- The gross income of each parent
- Costs associated with day care and education
- Who pays for the health and dental insurance costs for the child(ren)
- The age of a child
- Any special needs of a child
Is a Child Support Deviation Appropriate?
In some special circumstances the Court has the discretion to award more or less child support than what the Arizona Child Support Guidelines would dictate. A deviation from the Arizona Child Support Guidelines is based upon the parties' standard of living during the marriage and the amount of money available to support the child(ren) as well as other statutory factors.
How are child support payments made?
In Arizona, child support is paid via a wage assignment (similar to a garnishment). The child support amount is deducted straight from the payor's check, generally one half from each pay check twice a month. The Child Support payments are then sent directly from the employer to:
Division of Child Support Enforcement (DCSE)
Support Payment Clearinghouse
P.O. Box 52107
Phoenix, AZ 85072-2107
(602) 506-3762
The Support Payment Clearinghouse then records, processes and sends the Child Support payment to the payee at the address listed with the court
For more information about child support calculations, payments and arrears in Arizona, contact Daniel J. Siegel for an initial consultation.
Daniel J. Siegel, P.C.
1617 E. Pinchot
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone: (602) 274-1099
Fax: (602) 626-5143
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