Putting your children first with a fair and adequate child support plan

Child support is one of biggest concerns for the parents we serve in the Valley of the Sun

During a divorce where children are involved, their care is one of your foremost considerations. We understand that you want your children to have the love and support they need, both now and as they grow. That’s why we focus so much energy on the topic of child support. You don’t have to have been married for your children to require child support. We advocate for your children—and for you—following a marriage, civil union, or paternity and maternity cases.

In the state of Arizona, child support is clearly laid out through the child support calculator. Our family law attorney reviews your finances and those of your spouse to determine what is fair based both on income and your parenting plan. We can help you draft your initial agreement or modify an existing agreement as your family’s situation changes.

Guiding you through the child support process

While you want your children to receive the best in life, we know that your finances are important as well. Whether you are the custodial or non-custodial parent, we are there to help create a solution that is fair for you and your children. During our work together, we will perform a comprehensive financial discovery, as well as determine what parenting plan works best, to identify the correct amount of child support.

About Arizona family law attorney Paula J. Burnstein

Phoenix Family Layer Paula Burnstein

Paula J. Burnstein is experienced in family law matters including divorce, custody, child support, and property division. She has practiced solely in the area of family law for the past two decades and has the knowledge to serve your needs, both outside of and in the courtroom. She will help you work through your family law situation while protecting your interests and those of your family.

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Paula J. Burnstein, P.C.

11811 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. 3031

Phoenix, AZ 85028

p: 623.486.9797

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Finding the proper child support amount

Using the child support calculator as a base, the court looks at a variety of components to calculate your child support plan. These include:

The gross income of both parents
The age of the children
How many children will be supported
How much time the children spend with each parent
Additional spousal maintenance or child support payments
How much property was divided in the marriage
Child support calculator for parents in Arizona
Curious how much child support your children should receive? You can use the child support calculator of Arizona's Judicial Branch
to conduct preliminary research. Please be advised that this should not take the place of legal advice, and other factors may be involved in determining child support for your specific situation.

Child support calculator for parents in Arizona

Curious how much child support your children should receive? You can use the child support calculator of Arizona's Judicial Branch to conduct preliminary research. Please be advised that this should not take the place of legal advice, and other factors may be involved in determining child support for your specific situation.

Modifying your existing agreement

At the family law office of Paula J. Burnstein, P.C., we understand that financial situations and circumstances change. Your children may need more or less support, or your personal income level can change due to a job loss, change, or promotion. Let us help you determine how changes in your life will affect your child support amount. Whether you feel your children aren’t receiving enough support, or if you feel you are paying so much that it is creating a financial hardship, we are your advocate throughout the process.