The health, safety, and security of children are of paramount concern to all families.  Disagreements between parents regarding child custody, parenting time and child support are often the most difficult and contentious part of any parental dispute.  In resolving most disagreements, the courts focus on one primary consideration: what is in the best interests of the children.  We are here to guide you through the process of determining what is in your child’s best interest and how to present that information to a court if your matter cannot be settled.

To the attorneys at Stiles Ewing Powers PC, the term “best interests” is not just a phrase.  We work closely with our clients to ensure that the children’s needs are at the center of every matter and that decisions about their future are thoughtful and deliberate.  We work regularly with mental health professionals who understand the many facets of child development and parent-child bonds. Every case is different, and we make sure to give your matter the attention and care you and your children deserve.

Child support is a critical issue for most families.  To flourish, children must have adequate financial resources for proper care, including adequate funding for food, clothing, shelter and lifestyle needs.  There is a delicate balance in determining how each parent will provide financial resources for child support. In making a determination, each parent’s ability to earn is considered, balanced against the financial resources that each parent will need to meet reasonable personal financial needs in accordance with their standard of living.  The attorneys at Stiles Ewing Powers PC work with clients to explain how the statutory child support guidelines work, as well as how to address financial matters which are not covered by statutes.  Courts begin with the presumption that the statutory guidelines are correct and should apply to each case.  However, deviations from the child support guideline amount are permitted if the evidence establishes that a deviation from the child support guidelines is in the children’s best interest and is necessary to meet the children’s needs.  Clients need an attorney with experience in child support matters and strong advocacy skills to assist them in matters where child support is in dispute.

Our goal at Stiles Ewing Powers PC is to help you wisely navigate through the issues of child custody, child support and visitation in a manner that is healthy for your children and healthy for you.  We understand this is likely the most stressful time in your life.  We are here to help you understand the process and guide you through your options.  We promote settlement of all issues, but when that is not possible, we will provide vigorous advocacy in court when needed.