Every family law attorney has handled child support cases in family court, because family law is practiced in family courts.

Child support amounts are based on the family’s income and how much time each parent spends with the children. Child support may be ordered as part of a divorce case or through separate family court proceedings where one spouse petitions for child support.

Family law attorneys can help you understand family court procedures or family issues that require family law attention. Since family law is practiced in family courts, family lawyers are familiar with family court proceedings and judges who hear family cases.