Child Support in Massachusetts

Calculating child support according to Massachusetts state laws

Child support or child maintenance is a regular, periodic, and mandatory payment that must be made by the obligated parent to care financially for a child. Individuals going through a divorce often have many questions regarding child support, which is why we have provided this short overview of Massachusetts State child support guidelines and regulations. 

As a leading Massachusetts divorce mediation practice, our goal is to assist you in reaching a child support agreement that both of you feel comfortable with and that adheres to MA child support laws.

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Massachusetts Child Support Laws

Child support laws have been instituted to ensure that the basic needs of your child are met. In Massachusetts, child support is most often paid by the non-custodial parent. These payments, which are made regularly, are put towards the child’s general support and education until the child becomes an adult.

According to the state of Massachusetts, child support ends when the child turns 21 years old. Often, parents choose to continue to pay child support until the child has completed his or her post-secondary education.

Our expert Massachusetts divorce mediators can assist you and your spouse in determining the best course of action for you and your child. We will assist you in reaching a child support agreement that is mutually acceptable and adheres to Massachusetts child support laws.

 It is important to remember that no matter how complicated or difficult your current situation may seem, you and your spouse must focus on the most important, common aspect of your lives—the wellbeing of your children.

Calculating Child Support Payments in MA

According to the Massachusetts laws governing divorce, in order to file for divorce, parties must calculate child support using the MA child support guidelines. 

These guidelines can be downloaded from the MA court website by pressing the following link - Download the Massachusetts child support calculator worksheet. 

During the mediation process, we help divorcing parents to calculate the child support according to the State's guidelines and decide on an amount that works for their circumstances.

Child Support and MA Divorce Mediation

Your children are your biggest priority. If you and your spouse are able to put the wellbeing of your children above any other issues you may have, divorce mediation is certainly the right choice for you. By saving your family from the emotional and financial hardships associated with long, expensive legal battles, you can dramatically reduce the emotional trauma that may be caused by your divorce and potentially reach an acceptable outcome overall.

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