Child Support
Child Support Attorney Orange County VA | Shawna L. Stevens PLLC
Child support in Orange County is calculated using Virginia's statutory guidelines under Va. Code § 20-108.2 and handled by the Orange County Circuit Court at 110 N. Madison Road, Suite 300, Orange, VA 22960. Shawna L. Stevens PLLC assists Orange County clients with initial support orders, enforcement, and modification petitions.
Serving Orange County (22960), Fredericksburg, and surrounding counties.
Shawna L. Stevens
Family Law Attorney • Orange County, VA
Virginia Law: Child Support in Orange County
The Orange County Circuit Court applies Virginia statutes in every child support attorney matter:
- Va. Code § 20-108.2 (child support guidelines)
- Va. Code § 20-108.1 (deviation factors)
- Va. Code § 20-109.1 (support for children over 18)
Shawna L. Stevens PLLC brings over 20 years of experience applying Virginia family law in the region.
How We Handle Child Support Cases in Orange County
Support Calculations
Virginia's child support guidelines under Va. Code § 20-108.2 use both parents' gross incomes and the custody arrangement to calculate a presumptive support amount. We ensure the correct income figures are used and identify legitimate deviation factors that apply to your situation.
Support Modifications
A child support order can be modified when there has been a material change in circumstances — a significant income change, a change in the custody arrangement, or a change in the child's needs. We file modification petitions in the Orange County Circuit Court.
Support Enforcement
When a parent fails to pay court-ordered child support, Virginia provides several enforcement mechanisms including wage withholding, license suspension, and contempt proceedings. We pursue enforcement to ensure your children receive the support they are owed.
Income Imputation
When a parent is voluntarily unemployed or underemployed, Virginia courts can impute income based on earning capacity under Va. Code § 20-108.1. We present the evidence needed to establish what a parent is capable of earning.
The Orange County Circuit Court
Your case will be heard at Orange County Circuit Court, located at 110 N. Madison Road, Suite 300, Orange, VA 22960, part of the 16th Judicial Circuit of Virginia.
Orange County is a growing community in the Piedmont region southwest of Fredericksburg. Clients in Orange County receive the same level of personal representation and local court familiarity Shawna has provided to families across the region for over 20 years.
Questions About Child Support in Orange County
How is child support calculated in Orange County?
Virginia uses an income shares model under Va. Code § 20-108.2. Both parents' gross incomes are combined and each parent's share is proportional to their share of the combined income. Work-related childcare costs, health insurance premiums, and the custody arrangement also affect the calculation.
Can child support be modified in Orange County?
Yes. Either parent can petition the Orange County Circuit Court for a modification when there has been a material change in circumstances. A significant income change, job loss, or change in the custody schedule are common grounds.
What happens if the other parent does not pay support?
The Orange County Circuit Court can order wage withholding directly from the non-paying parent's paycheck. Other enforcement mechanisms include suspending driver's and professional licenses, intercepting tax refunds, and contempt proceedings.
Does child support cover college expenses?
Virginia child support obligations generally end when a child turns 18 or graduates high school under Va. Code § 20-109.1. Post-secondary expenses are not automatically included in Virginia child support but can be addressed by agreement.
Talk to an Orange County Child Support Attorney
If you are facing a child support attorney matter in Orange County, Virginia, contact us to schedule a confidential consultation.
Phone: (540) 310-4088
Email: [email protected]
Address: 307 Lafayette Blvd, Suite 200, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Related: Child Custody • Divorce • Modifications • Spousal Support • Fees & Retainers
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