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...
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Child Support
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...
What should be part of a negotiated child support agreement?
There is a perception that all family law cases in California are contentious. This is understandable given the attention paid to people who cannot agree on anything as they part ways. Still, there are many instances in which the parents can put their differences...
What factors may warrant additional child support in California?
During a California family law matter, children are a major part of the case. Parents engage in disputes over many issues related to their children. That includes child custody, parenting time, and child support. Regarding support, there is a specific guideline that...
Child custody and child support across state lines
If you have already gone through a divorce in California, you know that divorce is controlled by state law. Likewise, if you are under a child custody order, this too is controlled by California law. But, unlike the divorce process, which can be completed in a few...