Child Support

Knight Law Firm | May 14, 2025 | Child Support

When couples who have children together go through a divorce, one of the big issues that must be settled is child support. In Louisiana, parents have an equal obligation to share in the financial responsibility of raising a child. Child support payments are calculated using many factors, including each parent’s income. Fast forward a bit […]

Knight Law Firm | April 23, 2025 | Child Support

Like other states, Louisiana sets child support guidelines and enforces child support when parents separate. Child support is a financial obligation to make sure children have the monetary support they need to live healthy lives. Support is calculated by reviewing the financial resources of both parents, the amount of time a child spends with either […]

Knight Law Firm | February 26, 2025 | Child Support

When parents separate or divorce in Louisiana, determining child support is one of the most important matters to address. Louisiana’s child support guidelines offer a structured way to calculate child support. Typically, child support is based on the parents’ combined income and various other factors. However, in some cases, deviations from these guidelines may be […]

Knight Law Firm | February 22, 2025 | Child Support

One shocking fact about equal custody is that it does not excuse you from paying child support — at least not in Louisiana. On the surface, it feels logical that if both parents have the children half the time, they should each pay half the costs.  That’s often not the case, however. To understand why […]