Chesapeake Child Support Attorney
Money can be a frightening topic during a divorce. Each party will be concerned about how much they need, how much they have, and how much they will gain or lose.
Unfortunately, child support can get wrapped up in these concerns. A system that is meant to help feed, clothe, and protect your kids becomes a source of frustration and antagonism.
Our firm is here to help with your child support agreements. We understand that these payments should not create an undue burden on the payor, nor should they leave the receiver destitute. Our team of attorneys can argue for a reasonable payment that benefits everyone.
Our Chesapeake child support lawyers are standing by to hear from you. For help, call The Law Offices of Daniel J. Miller today at (757) 267-4949.
Which Parent Pays Child Support in Virginia?
It’s important to remember that both parents pay child support. This fact can be difficult for some people to understand, and it’s easy to get confused. One parent does make direct payments to the other, this is true.
However, the parent who receives these payments also uses their income directly on the children. They support the kids through the day-to-day expenses of feeding the kids, clothing them, buying groceries, and so forth.
Any reasonable child support agreement considers this fact. Our firm will help you negotiate a fair payment, one that accounts for the income of each parent.
How Is Child Support Determined in Virginia?
Courts consider several factors when ruling on child support. These considerations include:
- Each parent’s income
- Any special circumstances, such as the child’s health
- The amount of physical custody each parent has with the children
- The children’s financial needs, and the parent’s ability to meet these needs
- The number of children the payor supports, even if they have children from another parent.
What if My Child Support Payments Are Too High?
Child support should not put the payor in financial straits. When calculated properly, these payments should not be much higher than what you were spending on the kids before the divorce.
Our firm will work closely with the courts to help make sure child support meets the children’s needs while protecting the payor from financial ruin. The outcome should work for everyone – the payor, the receiver, and the children. Our goal is to make sure all stakeholder’s needs are met.
Read Our Client Testimonials
At The Law Offices of Daniel J. Miller, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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Mr. Miller is phenomenal. You can sense that he genuinely care about your case. He realizes how much a case can impact a person for the rest of their lives and will try to do anything from his knowledge, experience, and will power to help you get the best results. Words can not describe how I am so pleased to have gone through with my case with Mr. Miller. I will never forget him and I will recommend anyone to him.- Client
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I hired Mr. Miller initially for a bond hearing . I decided to retain his services for the case itself . I was facing two felony charges as well as a failure to appear charge . While there were witnesses that were able to identify me, I walked out of Virginia Beach Courthouse with only a misdemeanor thanks to Mr. Miller's representation . I work in the healthcare profession and expressed to Mr. Miller the importance of avoiding a felony charge and he made it happen. I am forever grateful and will highly recommend him . Mr. Miller will always represent myself as well as family members if need be in the future . Again thank you Mr. Miller for using your knowledge to keep me from being a convicted felon and also saving my career.- C. Dickens
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Mr. James Weaver and his team are true professionals. From the start, he was honest and straightforward. He always stayed positive with me and kept me calm when I thought everything was going horrible. Mr. Weaver got me the best outcome possible in my situation. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great lawyer.- S. Bohrer
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- T. Neilan
Excellent Attorney!
Daniel J. Miller is an absolute pleasure to speak with and conduct business with! Very intelligent, knowledgeable of the law, friendly, and professional! I was very pleased with the outcome of my case and will be hiring him for my future legal needs.
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I was very nervous when I had to go to court over a traffic accident I was recently involved in. Dan put me at ease almost immediately with his knowledge and tenacity. By the time Dan was finished questioning the other people involved in the accident I did not even have to testify (which was the major source of my nervousness). My innocence was clear to everyone in the room, thanks to Dan. Would definitely use him again and recommend him to others. Aside from his performance during the hearing he was very easy to contact and always kept appointments with me. He also answered all of my questions patiently and with understanding.- Client
A Track Record of Success
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Protective Order
Our client's estranged wife had filed a protective order to prohibit him from having contact with her to gain exclusive use and possession of the home. We were successful in showing that she had motive to fabricate and that had consulted with an attorney regarding getting our client out of her house days before filing the request for a protective order.
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Pre Litigation Defense – Rape
Our client was the respondent of a protective order wherein the petitioner alleged that she was raped. She sought a two-year protective order and was seeking to have detectives assist in securing warrants against him. We suspect that the admissions made on cross-examination by the alleged victim at the hearing will prevent the Commonwealth from bringing any charges.
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Protective Order
Our client's estranged wife had filed a protective order to prohibit him from having contact with her to gain exclusive use and possession of the home. We were successful in showing that she had motive to fabricate and that had consulted with an attorney regarding getting our client out of her house days before filing the request for a protective order.
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Driving Under the Influence 4th Offense– Bond Hearing
Our client was charged with fourth offense driving under the influence. Based upon his age and pre-existing health conditions, we were able to show that jail was an unsafe place. Our client was released on house arrest conditioned upon his wearing SCRAM bracelet which tracks his location and ensures that he does not consume alcohol.
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Violation of Protective Order – Appeal
Our client was under a protective order to have no hostile contact with his family. The Commonwealth alleged that based upon several text exchanges that he had threatened his teenage children. Without the assistance of counsel, he received 90 days of active incarceration in lower Court. On appeal we were able to reduce his confinement to 24 hours – time served.
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Breaking and Entering with Intent to Commit Misdemeanor
Our client was charged with breaking and entering with intent to commit a misdemeanor, but the Commonwealth agreed to dismiss the charge at the preliminary hearing stage against our client who suffered severe and debilitating mental illness.