No matter how airtight the terms of a divorce settlement are, no one can possibly foresee all the situations that may crop up after the divorce is final. A family- or work-related relocation, job loss, or shifting priorities could change the trajectory of one or both...
Child Support
Enforcing a child support order in California after non-payment
When California parents split or divorce, they need to ensure their children’s needs are continually met. This means that the child’s basic needs are covered, such as shelter, food, clothing and a safe environment. In order to ensure this, child support is often...
Can a child support agreement differ from California guidelines?
In California, child support is a critical aspect of any family law case. The state has certain fundamental guidelines that must be adhered to when issuing an order as to how much will be paid. However, there are circumstances in which there can be a deviation from...
What if our marriage was a short one?
One of the notable trends during the pandemic is that newer marriages are more likely to end in divorce. While the specifics of each relationship are different, researchers generally found the pressure of living on top of each pushed the newer couples to call it...
When can I change my child support order?
Needing to make changes to a divorce order comes with the territory of life changes following a divorce. One possible change parents may wonder about is a change to a child support order. There are certain circumstances when child support may be modified and divorcing...
California child support guidelines
Raising a child is no small feat, and any parent can attest that the funds associated with it are abundant. In a two-parent household, this is easily managed; however, when parent split or divorce, splitting these costs can be challenging. In most cases, a child...
Is it possible to modify child support in California?
For parents struggling to meet their child support obligations in California, changing a child support order may be possible. This can also be an option for recipient parents to seek a child support modification. Both parents should know how to request a child support...
Understanding child support in California
Parents are legally obligated to provide financial support for their children until they are adults, with some limited exceptions. In California, the court may order one or both parents to pay child support. The goal is to ensure that the child shares in the parents’...
Legal help with child support modifications
Child support can be stressful for both paying and recipient parents. The family law process can help guide parents through child support concerns which is why it is valuable to be familiar with child support modification options. Do not delay the process Parents...
You just go a bill from your ex-spouse for summer camp: Now what?
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...