Reasons Courts Deviate from Child Support Guidelines in Richmond, VA
Struggling with child support that doesn't fit your real life? Like extra costs for your child's therapy or long-distance visits? You're not alone.
Virginia Code § 20-108.2 sets guidelines, but judges can tweak amounts for fairness. They adjust up or down with clear reasons.
Our child support lawyers gather proof to argue for these changes. We ensure orders match your family's reality.
Common reasons include:
Shared custody or visitation that lowers one parent's expenses.
Imputing income if a parent chooses not to work or earns less on purpose.
High childcare costs from your job or school.
Big debts from the marriage impacting payments.
Your child's special needs—medical, educational, or emotional—that add costs.
Child's own assets, like a trust or inheritance.
Tax effects of support payments.
Unique factors, such as travel for visitation.
