Regardless of whether they were ever legally married, living together without being married, or even if they never lived together, all parents have an obligation to support their children. This podcast offers a general overview of how child support is supposed to work – including the factors influencing amount and duration of child support payable or receivable, “special" or "extraordinary" expenses that go above and beyond what the child support guideline amounts will cover, and the tax issues of child support.

Host: Tanoya GreavesSpeaker: Diana Shepherd, CDFA®, Editorial Director and Co-Founder of Divorce Magazine

Diana Shepherd is the Editorial Director and co-founder of Divorce Magazine and www.DivorceMagazine.com. She is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, an award-winning editor, published author, and a nationally recognized expert on divorce, finance, remarriage, and stepfamily issues. Diana has written and edited hundreds of articles about divorce-related issues since 1996, and she is a frequent lecturer on the topics of divorce and finance – both to local groups and national organizations.

In this podcast, Diana will explain:

how child support generally works

how child support payments are calculated – and when those parents usually end

whether parents can choose to opt-out of the child support guidelines and set up their own agreement

the issue of “special expenses” that go above and beyond what the child support guideline amounts will cover

options for co-parents who don’t agree which "special expenses” are both reasonable and necessary for their children.

Of course, this overview of how child support works is general in nature and may not apply to your unique circumstances. Your situation may call for a major divergence from the child support guidelines, so you must consult a family lawyer before agreeing to pay or receive a set amount of child support.

Family Law Attorney Kate Miller is the founder and owner of Miller Family Law LLC in Denver, Colorado. Kate believes that divorce does not have to destroy lives, and wants to help her clients divorce as amicably as possible. She has the experience and skills to handle all facets of divorce and family law. In this podcast, Kate explains whether child support can be modified, what it covers, and the facets of spousal maintenance in Colorado.

Hosted By: Diana Shepherd, Editorial Director, Divorce Magazine

Guest Speaker: Kate Miller, Owner and Founder of Miller Family Law LLC

Bio: Kate Miller is a Denver attorney focused exclusively on the practices of divorce and family law. She has lived many of the issues regarding divorce and child custody, and is passionate about helping people through this process.

Divorce Magazine's Podcasts are available on iTunes. Click here to subscribe.

Family Law Attorney Kate Miller is the founder and owner of Miller Family Law LLC in Denver, Colorado. Kate believes that divorce does not have to destroy lives, and wants to help her clients divorce as amicably as possible. She has the experience and skills to handle all facets of divorce and family law. In this podcast Kate answers questions regarding separate and marital property in Colorado, how stock options will be divided in the event of divorce, and how marital debt is divided in Colorado.

Hosted By: Diana Shepherd, Editorial Director, Divorce Magazine

Guest Speaker: Kate Miller, Owner and Founder of Miller Family Law LLC

Bio: Kate Miller is a Denver attorney focused exclusively on the practices of divorce and family law. She has lived many of the issues regarding divorce and child custody, and is passionate about helping people through this process.

Divorce Magazine's Podcasts are available on iTunes. Click here to subscribe.