Massachusetts Child Support Attorney

As a Massachusetts child support attorney, Kathy Pett Ryman has almost two decades providing zealous advocacy on behalf of children and their emotional and financial needs. Coping with the difficult changes involved in a divorce can be traumatizing to a parent as well as a child.

The transition from a familiar family setting to a new dynamic can be psychologically draining. Both parents are no longer immediately available to offer regular attention and support. An experienced child support attorney can help you protect your relationship with your child and secure a proper arrangement regarding financial support.

Child support attorney Kathy Pett Ryman has a wealth of experience navigating the Massachusetts statutory system of child support guidelines and enforcement. The purpose of the child support system is to appropriately provide for children, while at the same time striking a fair balance of financial responsibility between the parents. Attorney Ryman is a zealous advocate for the rights of both children and adults.  

In Massachusetts, child support is available until a child turns 23 years old and the amount of child support available is based on a variety of factors including:

• The gross income of the custodial parent
• The gross income of the non-custodial parent
• The number of children
• The age of the oldest child
• Other contributions, including health insurance for the children

With a number of variables, restrictions, and limitations, child support guidelines can be quite complex. Attorney Ryman will analyze your situation and the Massachusetts child support system to determine the appropriate amount of support for your children.

Situations and Needs Can Change

Although a fixed amount of child support obligations may initially be assigned to a non-custodial parent, future modification of that amount is possible in some situations. Under Massachusetts law, a modification of child support may be obtained if a significant change in a parent's income or financial situation occurs.

If your financial situation has drastically changed, you deserve a lawyer who will work with you to obtain a modification, either through mediation or application of court processes.

Regardless of the child support issue you are facing, child support attorney Kathy Pett Ryman can help. Please contact her to schedule a consultation.

The Law Office of Kathy Pett Ryman
184A Jones Road
Falmouth, MA 02540
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Phone: 508-548-0922
Fax: 508-548-0929
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The Law Office of Kathy Pett Ryman represents clients throughout Massachusetts including, but not limited to: Falmouth, Barnstable, Bourne, Brewster, Bridgewater, Brockton, Centerville, Chatham, Cotuit, Dennis, Fall River, Harwich, Hyannis, Martha’s Vineyard, Mashpee, New Bedford, Orleans, Plymouth, Provincetown, Sandwich, South Yarmouth, Taunton, Wellfleet, West Yarmouth, Yarmouth, and the following counties: Barnstable County, Dukes County, Bristol County, and Plymouth County.