Child Support Representation in Franklin County, Missouri
Parents in Union and throughout Franklin County often face important financial questions involving child support. Missouri law sets specific rules for how support is calculated, adjusted, and enforced, but applying those rules correctly requires careful attention to detail. When support issues arise—whether at the outset of a case or years after an order is entered—having informed legal guidance can help ensure the process is handled properly.
Stange Law Firm, PC assists parents in Franklin County with child support matters handled through the Franklin County Circuit Court. From the firm’s Union office, attorneys regularly work with local court procedures and address child support concerns at every stage of the process.
Missouri Child Support Rules in Franklin County
Child support in Missouri is governed by Missouri Supreme Court Rule 88.01, which relies on a standardized calculation known as Form 14. Courts in Franklin County generally begin with this calculation when setting or reviewing support obligations.
The Form 14 calculation accounts for a variety of financial and logistical factors, including:
Monthly gross income for each parent
Existing child support obligations for other children
Childcare expenses related to employment
Health insurance costs paid for the child
Parenting time schedules, including overnight periods
Because these factors interact mathematically, inaccuracies or missing information can lead to incorrect results. Proper preparation of the worksheet is often central to the outcome of a child support case.
What Form 14 Means for Your Case
Form 14 is not simply a worksheet—it establishes a presumed child support amount under Missouri law. Judges typically adopt this amount unless evidence supports a legally recognized reason to adjust it.
Courts may examine:
Whether all income sources were disclosed
Whether allowable credits were applied correctly
Whether parenting time adjustments were calculated properly
When a party challenges a child support amount, the court often focuses on how Form 14 was prepared. Understanding how the worksheet works—and how it may be scrutinized—can be critical in both initial determinations and later proceedings.
Changes to Child Support Orders and Enforcement Actions
Child support orders are not always permanent. A significant change in circumstances—such as income changes, employment shifts, or altered expenses—may justify a request to modify an existing order.
In other situations, enforcement action may be necessary when ordered support is not paid. Missouri courts offer several enforcement tools, including contempt proceedings, to address noncompliance with child support orders.
Attorneys at Stange Law Firm, PC assist Franklin County parents with both modification requests and enforcement matters, helping clients pursue appropriate relief through the court system.
Franklin County Court Information
Child support matters for Union residents are typically handled through the Franklin County Circuit Court. The following resources may be useful:
Franklin County Courthouse – Official court website
Missouri Judiciary – Franklin County – Local rules, filings, and procedures
Directions to the Franklin County Courthouse – Maps and location details
Being familiar with local court resources can help parents better understand the process and expectations.
Speak With a Franklin County Child Support Lawyer in Union
If you live in Franklin County and need legal assistance with a child support issue—whether involving calculation, modification, or enforcement—help is available.
Franklin County (Union), Missouri Office
5 S. Oak Street
Union, Missouri 63084
📞 636-388-0700
