Popovitch Law LLC

Greater Boston Divorce and Family Law

617.863.7847

CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS

  • Home
  • About Us
    • Popovitch Law LLC
    • Lauren N. Popovitch, Esq.
    • Elizabeth C. Chernus, Esq.
    • Karyn Morrison
    • Jason Hnatko, PE
    • Firm News
  • Divorce & Separation
    • Divorce & Separation
    • Alimony/Spousal Support
    • Property Division
    • Separation Agreement
    • Complaint for Contempt
    • Complaint for Modification
  • Support & Custody
    • Child Support & Custody
    • Child Support
    • Child Custody
    • Parenting Plans
  • Client Reviews
  • Resources
  • Contact Us

Child Support

In Massachusetts, child support is determined by the Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines (updated in June of 2018). The Guidelines calculate the presumptive amount of child support based on the gross earnings of each parent, along with credits for a parent’s contributions to medical/dental/vision insurance, child-care costs, and support paid for other children not covered by the order at issue. Child support can continue until a child’s 23rd birthday in Massachusetts, making child support modification cases very common.

Child support depends on the court’s order for physical custody (i.e., parenting time) of the child. A parent who has primary physical custody of a child is entitled to child support. In a shared physical custody scenario, the parent who earns greater gross income pays child support to the parent who earns lesser income under the Guidelines. The 2018 Guidelines adjusts for adult children (i.e. children over 18 years old) at exactly 75% of the increase for minor children. Under the new worksheet, parents will receive full child support for their minor children, while receiving a more modest increase (i.e. 75%) for additional adult children.

College Costs: The new Guidelines also included a presumptive “cap” for parents’ obligation to contribute to their children’s college expenses, with the cap set for each parent at 50% of the annual cost of room, board, tuition and fees at UMass Amherst.

Popovitch Law LLC has experience calculating and presenting Massachusetts Child Support Guideline calculations considering:

  • Overtime/Second Jobs
  • Self-Employed Parent [concern that income is not reported]
  • High Wage Earners
  • Underemployment or Unemployment [fighting for “Attribution of Income.”]
  • Unreported Income [“Imputation of Income”].

Attorney Popovitch has significant experience regarding:

  • Deviations in Child Support (Motions for and Against)
  • Proving an increase/decrease in income in child support cases
  • Determining Inconsistency between the amount of the existing order and the amount that would result from the application of the guidelines.
  • Material change of circumstances warranting a Child Support Modification
  • Modifying orders for the payment of college expenses
  • Hidden Assets – Attorney Popovitch identifies and traces hidden income through a forensic approach and works and has ample experience working with Expert Witnesses to determine income for child support purposes.
  • Enforcement of a Child Support Order i.e. Contempt Action

Lauren Popovitch, Super Lawyers
Avvo Superb Divorce Attorney
10 best in client satisfaction - American Institute of Legal Counsel
unnamed

Cornell University
Avvo Clients Choice - Family Law Attorney

Save

Save

  • "It is very hard to find an attorney that truly cares for their clients. Lauren is a dedicated and very responsive attorney. She takes the time to focus on the details and does what's best for her clients. she is very knowledgable and never allows other attorneys to strong arm her..."

    Read more >

  • "Lauren was confident and assertive in dealing with a very difficult and tense situation. In the end Lauren’s knowledge and tenacity led to a fair settlement commensurate with my income, which was all that I could ask for and far less than I was facing. If you’re looking for great representation...

    Read more >

  • "Lauren invested considerable time researching my situation and listening to my story. I consider her a friend and more importantly feel she has my (and my children's) best interest in mind when she is negotiating or slinging arrows at my spouse...

    Read more >

  • "I could not be happier with the representation that I received from Attorney Popovitch. Lauren is honest, knowledgeable, professional, and was determined to deliver the best possible outcome for me during my divorce, and she did. I echo others comments here regarding...

    Read more >

  • "I called a few lawyers before coming across Lauren. The other lawyers intended to represent me but I didn't feel that they were going to fight for me. After talking to Lauren for a few minutes I knew she was exactly the lawyer I needed. She was extremely knowledgeable about all...

    Read more >

Personalized Attention

It is Lauren Popovitch’s priority to ensure that each client receives timely communication and guidance at every stage of the legal process. Popovitch Law LLC serves clients throughout the Greater Boston and Metrowest area.

Schedule a Free Consultation

CALL: 617.863.7847
EMAIL: lauren@popovitchlaw.com

We are here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Super Lawyers
Avvo Top Attorney - Divorce
10 best in client satisfaction - American Institute of Legal Counsel

Avvoe Family Law Clients Choice

Save

Save

2294 Massachusetts Ave, 2nd Floor
Cambridge, MA 02140
Office: 617.863.7847
Fax: 617.963.8137

Popovitch Law LLC serves the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the entire Greater Boston region including all towns and cities within Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Suffolk Counties. Our office is located in Cambridge conveniently serves the neighboring communities of Arlington, Ashland, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Dedham, Canton, Dover, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Lexington, Marlborough, Milton, Natick, Needham, Newton, Salem, Somerville, Sudbury, Walpole, Waltham, Wayland, Wellesley, and Weston.

  • Email
  • Google+
  • LinkedIn

Copyright © 2021 Popovitch Law LLC

Site design by Blue Iris Webdesign