Divorce Questions - Child Support Help
The most effective child support help is provided by family law lawyers. Regardless of the divorce question
involved, they are obligated to represent only their client's best interest. Government agencies represent the
government's interest, which may or may not be consitient. Private attorneys are also liable for any mistake
made, whereas state statutes usually provide immunity to government agencies for mistakes, errors and omissions
which cause harm to others (exceptions - proprietary government functions for which a fee is collected).
Nevertheless, free child support help with non-payment of child support and divorce questions is provided by
many government agencies, and most notably, by state attorney general offices, division of child support
enforcement.
Note About Divorce Questions
- Divorce questions relating to legal requirement are ultimately resolved by a judge. Lawyers should advise
clients on the likelihood of success when pleading a more favorable outcome.
- Divorce questions which involve the best interest of children are determined by the court, ordinarily
based upon expert depositions, testimony and reports.
- Other divorce questions and factual disputes are resolved by juries, unless by agreement a jury is
waived,. In bench trials, judge perform the roles of both judge and jury.
- Ordinary divorce questions and disputes over small legal issues are commonly decided by the agreement of lawyers or
spouses without involving the court.
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