Child Support

Protecting Your Financial Interests During Divorce

Whether you are establishing child support for the first time, requesting a modification, or addressing an enforcement issue, it is important to understand your rights and responsibilities under Minnesota law.

How Is Child Support Determined?

The Minnesota child support guidelines consider several factors when calculating child support. The term “child support” includes several elements, specifically basic support, medical support, and childcare support. The guidelines calculate the amount of support in the three areas.

Child support calculations will consider:

  • Each parent’s income.
  • Parenting time arrangements.
  • The number of children.
  • Health insurance costs.
  • Childcare expenses.
  • Other factors allowed under Minnesota law.

Our attorneys can explain how the guidelines apply to your situation and help you understand what to expect.

Child Support Modifications

Life circumstances often change after a child support order has been entered. A significant change in income, employment, parenting time, or a child’s needs may justify a modification of an existing child support order.

Get Answers to Your Child Support Questions

Whether you are establishing child support or requesting a modification, Frago & Lasswell, P.A., can help. We will explain your legal options, answer your questions, and work toward a solution that protects your family’s future.

To schedule a consultation, call 507-663-7998 or contact us online.

Frequently Asked Questions

Minnesota uses child support guidelines that consider factors such as each parent’s income, parenting time, the number of children, health insurance costs, childcare expenses, and other factors allowed by law.

Yes. A child support order may be modified if there has been a significant change in circumstances, such as a change in income, parenting time, or the financial needs of the child.

If a parent fails to comply with a child support order, legal remedies may be available to enforce the obligation. An attorney can explain your options based on your circumstances.

Yes. Parenting time is one of several factors that may be considered when calculating child support under Minnesota law.