Doing the Right Thing for Children
After child custody, child support and visitation are the two most complicated issues involving parental and children's rights following a divorce (or the separation of non-married parents). As parents, you want to see your children, and see to it that they are taken care of. But there are also practical matters: How far away do your children live? What happens if you lose a job, and can no longer afford the same child support? At the Camden, South Carolina, law firm of Speedy, Tanner & Atkinson, we can help you do the right thing by your children, while still doing the right thing by you.
If You Need Child Support or Visitation Help, Call Us at 803-572-4054
As your neighbors in the Midlands we want to help families move forward by seeing to it that the children of our community get through a divorce as unscathed as possible. Our skilled family law attorneys work with parents to help them make decisions that are in the best interests of their children in the setting, modification and enforcement of child support and visitation matters.
Child Support
In South Carolina, the amount of child support to be paid is based on a fairly straightforward formula. However, your lawyer can help make sure that all information is included in the calculation. For instance, does the parent who will be responsible for paying child support have income from a second job, an investment or a business that is not being declared? We will dig out all information and make sure that it is included so that your child is not being cheated. At the same time, if a parent loses a job or has hours cut or has a substantial change in circumstances, we can help modify the support settlement.
Child Visitation
Just as a job loss can affect the amount of support paid, a substantial change in circumstances can necessitate a change in visitation. While a visitation schedule for the parent who does not have physical custody of a child is part of the original divorce decree, modifications are common as situations change. We can help negotiate new schedules or enforce existing plans.
Contact Us for Your Legal Needs
The lawyers at Speedy, Tanner & Atkinson are dedicated to helping you. No question is too small, no need too great. Please call us at 803-572-4054 (1-888-684-9825, toll-free) or contact us by e-mail for more information or to schedule a consultation. We are located in Kershaw County.
