Arnson VanTol Law is a Grand Rapids-based firm that represents husbands and fathers in child support cases. It handles other family law cases such as divorce, prenuptial agreements, and asset and property distribution. It also offers legal advice and advocacy to those facing criminal allegations. This practice exclusively serves male clients and is an active member of the American Divorce Association for Men (ADAM). The attorneys aim to help clients understand their legal options and develop a strategy tailored to their needs.
4328 3 Mile Road NW Suite 200, Grand Rapids, MI 49534
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
Avanti Law is a minority and women-owned firm that provides clients in Grand Rapids with a team of bilingual and passionate family lawyers. They assist clients in all areas of family law, including divorce, annulment, separate agreements, custody and visitations, child support, and termination of parental rights. In handling issues related to family matters, the firm follows a cooperative approach. In terms of service quality, the firm has had the experience of successfully defending a father and reducing his child support obligation by 50 percent.
600 28th St SW, Wyoming, MI 49509
Wyoming, MI 49509
Bruce Alan Block, P.L.C., represents clients in the Grand Rapids metro who are dealing with child support cases. The attorney helps clients reach a resolution on dividing assets and supporting minor children. Block also helps clients smoothen out child support, custody, and property issues for a divorce judgment to take place. He has been a trial lawyer for 27 years and has argued cases before the Michigan Court of Appeals and the Michigan Supreme Court. Block is fluent in Spanish.
4095 Embassy Drive SE Ste D, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Buswa & Berry Attorneys at Law is a full-service firm located in Grand Rapids. It offers assistance with family law matters, including child support and custody, parenting time, adoption, spousal support, and divorce for those with or without children. The firm represents clients throughout the divorce and custody proceedings, such as during cause hearings and child support evaluations. Before attending law school, Denise M. Buswa worked for several years as a family law and criminal defense legal assistant.
146 Monroe Center NW, Suite 730, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Kraayeveld Family Law Attorneys is a legal firm that specializes in handling family-related issues. Its family and divorce lawyers have over 30 years of collective experience assisting clients throughout Grand Rapids in complicated family matters. In cases involving child support, the firm assists in obtaining and calculating the other spouse's ability to pay considering their wage, bonuses, and retirement plan. It also considers the child's unique financial needs such as medical support obligations, child care expenses, and base support obligations like food and shelter.
300 State St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
The Law Offices of Colletti and Mobilia, P.C., offers legal assistance to individuals with family law matters in Grand Rapids and surrounding areas. This firm is composed of child support and child custody case lawyers, advocating for the welfare of the children. The team provides representation and counseling to guide its clients throughout the process. This office has been assisting families for 25 years. It also handles other cases such as adoption, estate planning, and juvenile delinquency.
161 Ottawa NW Suite 307, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
The Law Offices of Sean Patrick Cox P.L.L.C. legally represents clients in Grand Rapids seeking child support to cover the changing needs of the family. It advocates for the needs and interests of the children, guiding clients about how support payments are calculated. In addition, the firm offers legal assistance in child support modifications and orders enforcement. Principal attorney Sean Patrick Cox has been in the legal practice since 1994. He handles uncontested divorces and complex family cases for high-net-worth individuals.
3351 Claystone St SE, Ste. 101, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Quist Law Firm helps clients from Grand Rapids and nearby areas who need guidance on child support matters. It helps divorced parents identify or modify child support arrangements. The firm handles divorce, custody, family law, and post-judgment procedures. Divorce judgment modifications, prenuptial agreements, and custodial child relocation petitions are also handled by the law office. Courtney Quist, a lawyer with over 24 years of experience, leads the firm. According to Quist, her commitment is to find a solution based on the family situation of her clients.
180 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Rathi & Associates is a multi-practice law firm that represents individuals in Grand Rapids and across the state of Michigan in matters under family law. Backed by 20 years of professional experience, its founding attorney takes a proactive approach to provide in-depth advice to clients during the separation process and works to get the financial support that children deserve. Roger R. Rathi draws on the governing items of the Michigan Child Support Manual to ensure an equitable distribution of parental responsibilities. His other areas of practice include criminal defense and immigration law.
250 Monroe NW Suite 400, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Reeder Plachta Murphy practices various legal areas, including family law in Grand Rapids. It advocates for children's benefits in custody and support cases. The firm helps parents understand their legal duties in rearing their children after a divorce or outside marriage. Its attorneys assist clients in determining the amount of financial assistance that the court would require. Attorneys of the firm help negotiate fair settlements for its clients and their children. Reeder Plachta Murphy also practices business law, elder law, and estate planning.
124 Fulton St. E, Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Sarnacki Law Firm has been providing legal advice and representation to the people of Grand Rapids for over 35 years. It handles child support and custody issues. It helps create child support orders that may include education expenses, monetary support for basic needs, medical expenses, and health insurance. The firm also assists with litigation, mediation, and collaborative divorce. Sarnacki Law Firm is headed by Dave Sarnacki, a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.
800 McKay Tower 146 Monroe Center NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Shawn L. Perry Attorney at Law provides legal representation and counsel to clients in Grand Rapids. It addresses various family law issues, such as child custody and child support affairs. The firm's founding lawyer, Shawn L. Perry, has presided over thousands of custody, parenting time, and child support hearings throughout her 13 years of service as a family court referee. Perry has been a licensed attorney since 1988 and also handles various aspects of criminal law.
29 Pearl Street, Suite 421, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Thacker Sleight is a boutique law firm in Grand Rapids that aids parents in protecting their children's interests. It assists in determining the amount of child support and answers queries concerning the collection arrangements. Through collaborative practice, the firm helps divorcing couples resolve their issues. Connie Thacker and Allison Sleight have over 28 years of collective experience in negotiation and litigation. Thacker is a fellow and certified arbitrator of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. She is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst.
445 Cherry Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Judith A. Baxter, PLC is a legal office that defends the rights of children and families in Grand Rapids. It focuses its practice on child support, child support modification, and the enforcement of custody agreements and visitation periods. It also assists in the proceedings of adoption and juvenile delinquency and dependency and provides divorce mediation. The sole practitioner, who has rendered over three decades of experience in the law industry, has a background in basic civil litigation and criminal law, including felony and misdemeanors.
230 East Fulton, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
The court order outlines any obligations of child support. Additional questions about payments owed can be routed through the appropriate local child support office. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Child Support Enforcement maintains a list of state agencies and tribal child support agencies throughout the United States and its territories.
Child support funds are intended to pay for a child's essential needs. Child support attorneys may advocate as to what should and shouldn't be included in the order. The court may expressly define the expenses to be paid for to help both parties understand their responsibilities.
Child support may include the following items and services: