On Behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | Jun 24, 2020 | Child Support
For a divorcing spouse with minor children, the requirement to make child support payments may be ordered as part of their final divorce settlement. When a person’s post-divorce income makes it difficult to afford the mandated child support payments, they may...
On Behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | Jun 6, 2020 | Child Support
Continuing to provide for shared children is one of the most important aspects of the separation process. In addition to ensuring a solid future for their children, the terms of a support agreement should not unduly burden either parent. However, there are many...
On Behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | Apr 17, 2020 | Child Support
When tackling a divorce, you might worry that some of your top priorities might get swept under the rug. For instance, balancing your future financial independence might conflict with fairness toward your spouse and his or her own financial future. Tackling child...
On Behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | Jan 31, 2020 | Child Support
You work hard to not only support yourself, but your children, too. Lately, financial strife has caught up to you, making it difficult to keep up with paying bills and child support. You do not want to give the courts the impression that you are an uncaring parent,...
On Behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | Jan 31, 2020 | Child Support
Divorce can impact a family in many ways, especially financially. Understanding what child support is and how to calculate it can be helpful for recently divorced parents. However, it is not always obvious exactly how to determine the amount of child support you may...
On Behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | Nov 18, 2019 | Child Support
If you are preparing for the end of your marriage and you have a child, you might imagine the formula is simple: the Connecticut parent who does not have custody of the child must pay child support to the parent who does. In addition to basic food and clothing needs,...
On Behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | Sep 10, 2019 | Child Support
Noncustodial parents are required to pay child support to ensure that their children are properly cared for and to prevent them from becoming a burden on the state. Child support is calculated in Connecticut using a formula that takes the incomes of both parents into...
On Behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | Dec 17, 2018 | Child Support
For people in Connecticut dealing with family court issues, DNA paternity testing is an increasingly important part of the courtroom landscape. DNA testing is becoming widely popular and accessible in a range of contexts: criminal cases can hinge on DNA evidence, and...
On Behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | Dec 11, 2018 | Child Support
In Connecticut and many other states, a child support order is based on the amount of money each parent makes. The financial needs of the child are also taken into consideration. For instance, the parent of a child who has special medical or educational needs may be...
On Behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | Sep 6, 2018 | Child Support
A recent study shows that about 40% of Connecticut households are having trouble making ends meet. Even when parents have a full-time job, average wages do not seem to be enough to cover household expenses. Statistically, single parents have a harder time than...