Deviation from Guidelines: Is It Possible to Deviate from Support Guidelines?

Covers the preparation of a Financial Affidavit used in Domestic Relations matters, including parentage cases and prejudgment and post judgment dissolution of marriage matters. Includes a discussion of the requirements for completion of the affidavit and pitfalls in its preparation.

Income for support is not limited to W-2 wages or taxable income on a tax return. Learn about the variety of funds that fall within the definition of “income” through a review of the fundamental concepts underlying all income determinations. Understand the interplay between different types of income, imputed income, the support guidelines, and arguments in support of a deviation from the guidelines.

Delve into the most significant family law cases decided in 2020. Topics include child support; maintenance; allocation of the marital estate; attorney’s fees and costs; civil procedure issues, including venue and judgments; Orders of Protection; and more.