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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- R. Wiseman
Got a referral from a friend. "Call this guy I heard he's good." With much skepticism I called.
Dan did an excellent job for me. You will notice immediately he is smart, decisive, no nonsense and many more great qualities you want in a lawyer. It took very little time to see I just hired one of the best lawyers I've ever met.Professionally speaking, If you want somebody to tell you all the wonderful things that make you feel all fuzzy and warm its not Dan in my opinion.
However, if you want a highly intelligent, brutally honest, focused, driven lawyer that will shoot straight every time AND go the extra mile to make sure no rock is left unturned... Dan is the man!
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- B. Baby
Call Dan Miller now - you need look no further for the best divorce attorney in Hampton Roads. Divorce is not an easy situation but it is even worse if you do not have good representation.
I was in the midst of a divorce and my case was with a firm that was not representing me fairly and not answering my questions. I was at a loss and dreaded going to court. Then a friend told me of Dan Miller. I wish I had found this firm in the beginning! From the first hour of turning my case over to this office I stopped worrying. I knew I had made the right choice and my case was in good hands. Dan Miller was professional, and he fought for me and I was very happy with the way he handled my case. I would highly recommend him to anyone!
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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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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
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Mr. Miller and his team worked diligently on my case and I am forever truly greatly. It was a long process but with prayer and fasting, I had faith in Mr. Miller and his team to get the results that I prayed for. They were straight forward and very patient at the same time. My husband is the one who search for lawyers/attorneys and Mr. Miller was the first and only choice. I can't say enough how grateful I am for all your hard work and fight that you did behind the scenes. God bless you Mr. Miller and your whole team.- M. Sellers
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.