Indianapolis Child Support Attorney

In Indiana, the level of child support is set by statute, and depends on the incomes of the parents, certain expenses, and the residence time the child spends with each parent. While the calculation is straightforward, it is not always easy to identify the true incomes of the parents.

Ruppert & Schaefer, P.C. can advise and represent you in all aspects of child support, including:

Determination of the child support level
Modifications in child support
Enforcement of child support orders
Collection of back child support

Changing the Child Support Level

Over time, the incomes of the parents can change. A prolonged period of unemployment or a promotion with a higher salary can necessitate a change in the required child support level.

An attorney at Ruppert & Schaefer, P.C. can advise you about the amount of child support you should be paying or receiving. If you are receiving less than the law requires, we can obtain an increase in your child support. If you are paying more than the law requires, we can obtain a downward adjustment in your payment.

Determining Income for Child Support

When a parent responsible for paying child support works as a salaried or hourly worker, determining the child support level is more straightforward. However, when the payer is self-employed or owns a business the task can become much more difficult. The lawyers at Ruppert & Schaefer, P.C. understand how to investigate and analyze these types of situations. We will seek to obtain all of the child support you are entitled to by law.

Additional information on the topic of identifying income for the purposes of determining child support appears in our article Child Support Calculations Complex for Self-Employed and Business Owners.

For a consultation with Ruppert & Schaefer, P.C., call 317.580.9295 or contact us online.