Child Support & Maintenance

Expert Louisville Child Support Attorney: Fighting for Fair Support Orders

Children in Kentucky have the legal right to receive financial support from both parents. At Bowman Legal, Louisville’s premier family law firm, attorney Jason A. Bowman helps parents navigate Kentucky’s complex child support laws to ensure fair and appropriate support orders that protect children’s financial wellbeing while respecting parents’ economic circumstances.

With over 20 years of experience handling Kentucky child support cases, Jason A. Bowman provides strategic, results-driven representation for both paying and receiving parents throughout Jefferson County and surrounding areas.

“When my ex-spouse tried to hide income to reduce child support payments, Jason A. Bowman uncovered the truth and secured the full support my children deserved. Bowman Legal genuinely cares about Kentucky’s children.”

— Sarah T., Louisville

How Kentucky Child Support Is Calculated

Under Kentucky Revised Statute (KRS) 403.212, child support calculations consider:

• Both parents’ gross monthly incomes — wages, salaries, commissions, bonuses, self-employment income, retirement benefits, unemployment, workers’ compensation, and other income sources
• Parenting time division — Kentucky’s shared parenting adjustment applies when non-custodial parents have children for more than 35% of overnights
• Work-related childcare expenses — daycare, after-school care, and summer childcare
• Health insurance premiums — the cost of covering the child (not the entire family premium)
• Extraordinary medical expenses — ongoing costs for children with special needs or chronic conditions
• Educational expenses — private school tuition may be considered in some circumstances

Attorney Jason A. Bowman meticulously reviews all financial documentation to ensure Kentucky’s child support guidelines are applied accurately, protecting your financial interests while ensuring children receive appropriate support.

Kentucky Child Support Income Calculations

Establishing correct income figures is crucial in child support cases. Louisville attorney Jason A. Bowman has extensive experience addressing complex income situations, including:

• Self-employed parents — analyzing business records to determine true income
• Variable income — properly accounting for commissions, bonuses, and seasonal work
• Underemployed parents — addressing voluntary unemployment or reduced income
• Hidden income — uncovering concealed assets or unreported earnings
• Multiple income streams — ensuring all revenue sources are properly included

When Kentucky Courts Deviate from Child Support Guidelines

While Kentucky courts typically follow the standard guidelines, Bowman Legal’s child support attorneys can advocate for deviations when appropriate. Under KRS 403.211, courts may adjust support amounts when:

• The guideline amount is unjust or inappropriate
• Parents share equal parenting time
• A child has extraordinary medical, educational, or special needs
• Either parent has extraordinary expenses
• Combined parental income exceeds guidelines
• A parent is paying support for other children