Paying or Receiving Child Support?
Disputes over child support are common. Although there are child support guidelines, they work only if the numbers used in the calculations are accurate. At our Dallas law office, we work to ensure the accuracy of the income and expense figures used to determine child support. We undertake discovery, investigation and analysis of the incomes of both parties to arrive at the correct numbers.
Don’t assume that the child support guidelines are the last word. Contact Gunnstaks Law Office in Dallas, Texas. Call (972) 392-2300.
Focusing on the kids
Our goal is to help clients give their children the right environment. A child who experienced a generous lifestyle prior to the divorce should continue to live at the same level as much as possible. Attorney C. Luke Gunnstaks makes sure that one parent is not hiding income or assets to reduce the amount of child support paid or increase the amount received. When children are involved, our law firm uses all legal means possible to ensure that kids are not casualties of their parents’ failed marriage.
Sources of income
Hiding income in business operations is a common ploy. Our lawyer works with forensic accountants, business valuation experts and appraisers to determine whether company revenue statements are correct. We also make sure the court considers all other sources of income, such as:
- Severance pay
- Commissions on sales
- Retirement benefits
- Overtime paid or owed
- Pensions
- Tips
- Trust income
- Bonuses
- Annuities
- Dividends and interest income
- Capital gains
- Social security
- Rental income benefits
- Unemployment benefits
- Gifts or prize
- Spousal maintenance / alimony
Getting an order of child support may just be the beginning
We are strong advocates when clients need to enforce a support order or make a change in support because of changed circumstances. We make sure any proposed changes are in the child’s interests, and use all the resources at our disposal to enforce child support payments.
Aggressive and determined — that’s what clients say
Our vigorous approach is useful in all matters related to child support. To learn how we can make sure you are receiving or paying the correct amount of support, contact Gunnstaks Law Office in Dallas, Texas. Call us at (972) 392-2300.
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