Regarding minor children, generally the non-custodial parent must pay the custodial parent weekly child support. The amount is determined according to the Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines issued and updated from time to time by the Commonwealth.

You can find a Massachusetts child support calculator here.

However, the amount that is due or should be due can be modified based on the circumstances of the parties, and the parties are free to negotiate fair amount for child support between themselves, subject to the approval of the court.

For these reasons, it is prudent to hire counsel to represent you in a matter involving child support, as a mistake or misjudgment could have severe financial consequences.

Please contact our firm for a free consultation regarding child support or any related family law issue.