What You NEED to know about Child Support with Leading Divorce Attorney, Eric Broder on Divorce & Beyond #268

Today on The Divorce & Beyond Podcast, Susan Guthrie, Esq. welcomes back Attorney Eric Broder to break down the ins and outs of child support!

Many facets of divorce can be overwhelming, especially when finances are involved. One of the most common financial matters that come up in divorce is child support and along with it comes a whole lot of questions:

How is it calculated? 

What happens if a spouse’s income changes?

What things aren’t covered under child support? 

Child support can be hard or even confusing for many people. Eric joins Susan to offer an essential primer on child support. He has a way of describing legal concepts that is accessible which is why we are sure you’ll find this conversation helpful and full of insight. 

Eric Broder is a Leading Family Law Attorney and Co-Founding Member and Partner at Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC.

Conversation Topics and Golden Nuggets: 

There is a big misunderstanding of what funds from child support cover. Eric shares what child support does and does not cover

How child support is calculated - it’s a function of income and not cost of living

Child support should always be modifiable - for example, children’s needs change or a parent’s income may change 

The children win when co-parents can come to an agreement over child support and payment for extracurricular activities like sports or music classes or future education

The impact of the amount of time a child is with each parent on child support

Listen to hear great tips on making child support agreements that will keep you out of the courtroom!

About this week's special guest: Eric Broder

Eric J. Broder is a Co-Founding Member and Partner at Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC. He is an AV Preeminent™ rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards, earned through a strenuous peer and judicial review procedure. He is also a Past President of the Fairfield County Bar Association.

Website:  https://www.ctfamilylaw.com/

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