Ensuring Fair Treatment In Cases of Alimony and Child Support
Both Parents Should Be Expected to Provide Child Support
It is not just the father's job to provide for a child. Especially when child custody is shared — both parents should be expected to do his and her fair share. When we represent you, we make sure that the court is aware of your situation and treats you justly.
In Colorado, there are guidelines the court must apply when determining child support, such as:
- The monthly gross incomes of both parents
- Information about what intact families spend on their children
- Child custody and the amount of parenting time (visitation)
- How expenses like child care, medical insurance and uninsured medical expenses are shared
At the law office of George H. Salley III, we have nearly 30 years of experience. We know the process well and can help you get what you deserve. We will make sure that the mother is required to pay her fair share of child support. Call us at 719-635-5435, or contact us online to find out more about our family law services.
Additionally, in child support cases, the court has the power to allocate tax deductions and exemptions to parents with dependent status. Most men don't realize that they can be awarded these tax breaks.
You can and we will make sure the court knows that the mother is not the only one able to claim the child as a dependent.
Determining a Fair Amount of Spousal Maintenance
The court will look at a couple factors when determining alimony responsibility:
- They will check to see if the recipient lacks sufficient property, including marital property, to provide for his or her reasonable needs.
- Then, they will determine whether the recipient is able to support himself or herself through appropriate employment.
Sometimes, there is an attitude of entitlement on the part of the woman.
Our lawyer, George H. Salley III, will fight against this preconception and stand up for your best interests. Alimony should be based on need, and a woman should prove that she is entitled to it. If the wife is able to work and provide for herself, then she should be held responsible for her own well-being.
The marriage is over — you shouldn't be required to live below your income so that she can maintain a higher lifestyle.
If you have questions about alimony or child support, contact our Colorado Springs office at 719-635-5435. You can also inquire about attorney services online.
