Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Child Support

My experience as a child support lawyer in Norfolk, Virginia is extensive. It is generally true that an action for child support is an in personam action that requires personal jurisdiction over the obligor. Furthermore, to obtain jurisdiction over the obligor parent, he or she must be served personally in Virginia or through personal service in accordance with the Virginia long arm statute.

Generally, the child support obligation is based on the gross income of both parties. Furthermore, Virginia relies heavily on the guideline amount in setting child support. However, the court will also generally consider day care expenses and cost of health insurance for the child in setting a child support obligation. Thus, the child support guideline statutes create a rebuttable presumption that the amount computed is the correct amount.

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