Do I need a lawyer for child support hearing?

At a child support hearing, knowing what not to do is just as important as doing and saying all the right things. Here's what you need to know to win. ... And yet today's child support system is built on judges interpreting financial information that is passed on to them by parents and lawyers. read more

Do not arrive late to your child support hearing –– or fail to show up at all. Do yourself a favor and get there early. This way, an unexpected traffic jam won't ruin your chance to make a good first impression on the judge. And don't be surprised if your case doesn't start on time. read more

In most states, child support hearings are initially held before a magistrate, administrative law judge or other court officer rather than an actual judge. This keeps the process much less formal. If a parent is unhappy with the results of the initial hearing, he may request a hearing in front of a judge. read more

There is case law that discusses what to do in this circumstance. Another example, a parent decides to work very little, or not at all, just to “get back” at the other parent and avoid paying child support. Again, case law discusses what to do here too. read more