Child Support Attorneys Serving Lee’s Summit, Missouri and Jackson County
Child support questions often arise when parents are trying to plan for their children’s financial needs or address changes in income and expenses. In Lee’s Summit and throughout Jackson County, child support matters are governed by Missouri law and handled through the local circuit court system. Because child support calculations rely heavily on financial documentation and statutory guidelines, even small mistakes can have long-term financial consequences.
Stange Law Firm, PC represents parents in Lee’s Summit, Missouri and across Jackson County in matters involving the establishment, modification, and enforcement of child support orders. Our attorneys work to ensure that child support obligations are calculated accurately and reflect each parent’s true financial circumstances.
How Child Support Is Calculated in Jackson County, Missouri
Missouri child support is determined using Form 14, as required by Missouri Supreme Court Rule 88.01. Form 14 is a standardized worksheet used statewide to calculate a presumed child support amount. Courts generally rely on this calculation unless there is a legally supported reason to deviate.
Form 14 takes several important factors into account, including:
Gross monthly income of each parent
Parenting time credits based on the number of overnight periods
Work-related childcare expenses
Health insurance costs paid for the child
Existing child support obligations for other children
Other court-approved adjustments
Parenting time, measured by overnights, plays a meaningful role in the final support figure. Accurately documenting overnights, income sources, and expenses is critical to ensuring the calculation is correct. Our Lee’s Summit child support attorneys assist clients by gathering financial records, preparing Form 14 worksheets, and reviewing calculations for accuracy before they are presented to the court.
Parents may also review the Missouri child support estimator for a general estimate, but court filings must comply with Form 14 requirements.
Modifying or Enforcing Child Support Orders in Lee’s Summit
Child support orders may be modified when there has been a substantial and continuing change in circumstances, such as:
A meaningful increase or decrease in income
Changes in childcare or health insurance expenses
Adjustments to parenting time schedules
Job changes, self-employment income shifts, or bonuses
In addition, when a parent does not comply with a court-ordered child support obligation, enforcement actions or motions for contempt may be necessary. Our Lee’s Summit child support lawyers represent parents seeking to enforce existing orders or respond to enforcement proceedings in Jackson County.
Jackson County Court Resources for Lee’s Summit Parents
Parents involved in child support matters may find the following local resources helpful:
Jackson County Local Court Rules – Applicable procedural rules
Directions to the Jackson County Courthouse – Maps and courthouse location
Jackson County Court Forms – Approved court forms and documents
City of Lee’s Summit, Missouri – Local government information and services
Familiarity with local procedures and courthouse logistics can help child support matters move more efficiently.
Lee’s Summit Child Support Lawyers Focused on Missouri Guidelines
Stange Law Firm, PC works exclusively on domestic relations matters and regularly handles child support cases throughout Jackson County. Our approach emphasizes preparation, accuracy, and a detailed understanding of Missouri’s Form 14 requirements and statutory guidelines.
Additional educational resources—including articles, videos, podcasts, and our mobile application—are also available to help parents better understand child support issues.
Contact a Lee’s Summit, Missouri Child Support Attorney
If you live in Lee’s Summit or elsewhere in Jackson County and need assistance with a child support matter, contact Stange Law Firm, PC to schedule a confidential consultation.
Jackson County (Lee’s Summit), MO Office
📞 816-875-4505
📍 256 NE Tudor Road, Lee’s Summit, Missouri 64086
