For divorced parents in Riverside, California, who depend on child support, when the ex-spouse ceases these payments, grave consequences follow. However, child support is not a discretionary gesture. It is a legal obligation designed to share the financial...
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Child Support
How much child support will I pay?
If you are ordered to pay child support, it can be confusing to understand how the amount is calculated. In California, child support is calculated using a formula that considers several factors. In addition, child support payments can be modified if the paying...
Do I need to have sole custody to receive child support?
In a divorce, you may wonder how to divide property, like your marital home or assets. But, when it comes to children, you have different considerations, like deciding what your future looks like, including child support and custody, and how those affect each other....
How are custody and child support handled in a legal separation?
In California, not every couple who is experiencing challenges in their relationship will immediately choose to move forward with a divorce. In some cases, they either prefer a legal separation or are required to have a legal separation based on their residency in the...
Child support enforcement actions
Parents are responsible for providing for their child’s needs, like housing, food, clothes and education. When parents are divorced, child support payments are generally calculated based on their income and how much time they each spend with the child. Income includes...
Review: How does spousal support work in California?
California is one of the many states that allow a divorcing spouse to ask for spousal support from the other spouse. Spousal support, which many also call alimony, works a bit differently than child support. California courts determine child support through a legal...
Should I negotiate for child support or let the court decide?
California couples can be at a crossroads when they are ending their relationship and moving on. If they have children, they should be a primary concern. That is particularly important with the amount of child support that will be paid. Often, the parents’...
Enforcing child support payments
Parents who are awarded child support rely on that income to take care of their children. If the parent who owes the child support does not pay, there are options to address it. Child support overview Child support is the financial obligation paid by a non-custodial...
Can I seek reimbursement for child expenses?
Divorce is hard. But, divorcing with children is much harder. And, if you are a parent who has separated from your spouse or partner in California, you may wonder how to cover the costs of raising your child until a formal child support order is issued by the court....
Failing to pay child support can result in various penalties
When there is a child support order in California, it is expected to be paid in full. However, some parents are delinquent in their payments. To ensure they pay, there are several enforcement methods that are used. Knowing these is critical not just for the custodial...