NEWS IN FAMILY LAW
July 2009 Changes to Iowa Child Support Guideines: In July of 2009, the Iowa Supreme Court revamped the Iowa Child Support Guidelines. After considering input from the public and Dr. Venohr and after considering inequities in the current model, the Supreme Court adoped the Pure Income Shares Model. This model more clearly reflects the fundamental precept that each parent has a duty to support the child, and the level of support is a pro rata share of the parent's income. The old model determined the child support obligation only in terms of a percentage of the obligor's income. The Pure Income Shares model lists the combined income of both parents and shows the child support obligation as a dollar figure to be apportioned between the parents according to their respective incomes. The new model also more easily accommodates special factors such as the increasing costs of health insurance.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
*****The Law Office of Cynthia A. Lange has moved suites! We are still located at 1922 Ingersoll Avenue in the Ingersoll Business Suites, however, we have moved offices. We used to be in Ste. 129, but have moved now to a larger, brighter office in Ste. 102. The new space allows for a special area for mediations. Come see the new place!
*****Due to the increase in family law cases, we will no longer be doing Chapter 7 Bankruptcies. For a referral to a couple great bankruptcy attorneys in the area, please call our office and Cynthia Lange will be happy to give you their names and numbers.
*****REFERRAL DISCOUNT!!! If you are a current client and refer an individual to our office and that individual retains our services, we will give you 10% off the current hourly rate. Make sure your tell your referrals to list your name on their client intake forms in order to take advantage of this offer.