It’s still in your best interest to hire a divorce attorney because the judge does have the authority to deviate from the guideline if necessary. An attorney will help ensure that your rights are protected when it comes to how much child support you pay or receive and how much time you’re authorized to spend with your child. The judge considers a variety of factors when determining child support and your attorney can help ensure these factors are presented in a clear and concise manner, so you aren’t taken advantage of.
While some people believe that avoiding hiring law firms will save on attorneys fees, doing so may result in a situation where you will need litigation and you won’t be prepared or experienced and could lose what you’re fighting for.