Your finances are a little different now that you're divorced. While you'd love to give your child the sun, the moon and the stars on a platter, you can only afford so much. Your child support payments already take a pretty hefty chunk out of your paycheck every...
Child Support
What's child support designed to cover?
When parents split up, child support often becomes a hard-fought issue. The paying parent may feel financially drained, while the receiving parent may feel like they don't get enough.The tensions that exist between parents over child support can be aggravated because...
Pursue child support whether you need it or not
You are fortunate to have a good job and earn a nice income. Even after you and your child's other parent split up, you will have the means to support your children and provide for all they will need.In fact, you won't really need to ask your ex for child support....
Good News for Support Modifications during COVID-19 Pandemic
Good News for Child Support & Spousal Support Modifications during COVID-19 Pandemic.On 04-20-20, the California Judicial Council approved temporary emergency rule #13, which allows a bit more certainty for individuals who are requesting changes to child support...
Child Support & Stimulus Payments
CHILD SUPPORT & STIMULUS PAYMENTSEconomic stimulus payments under the CARES Act are scheduled to be sent to Americans during April. Find out how the payment is determined, how it is paid, and what happens if you have divorced since you filed your last tax return....
Child Support Concerns during the COVID-19 health pandemic.
COVID-19 is an unprecedented health pandemic that has raised new concerns with many unexpected issues. One of those issues is child support. Many employers are struggling with problems resulting from the temporary Coronavirus crisis; however, those problems are...
What do you do about child support during the viral outbreak?
If you're like many other people, your financial security is currently threatened by the measures being taken to contain the COVID-19 virus. You may be laid off indefinitely.Child support could become a significant issue. If you're currently unable to pay your support...
What happens to support obligation when parents file bankruptcy?
Divorce is expensive, and that can leave many divorced parents struggling to meet their bills -- including their child support obligations. If your ex-spouse is behind on support (and other bills), you may be concerned about what will happen if they file for...
Don't overlook these things when figuring child support
If you and your child's other parent are getting a divorce, you naturally expect the other parent to pay a fair share of your child's basic expenses -- such as food, shelter and clothing. After all, that is the purpose of child support.But your expenses for your child...
Do Christmas gifts count as child support?
The Christmas season is upon us again, which means that most people will be spending much more than normal -- especially on gifts for the kids. But don't make the mistake of thinking that your gifts are an adequate substitution for your usual support payments. Child...