In a child support battle, it is important for the feuding parents to put the needs of the child ahead of their own for the sake of the health and well-being of the child. In a recent celebrity case, Mel Gibson has been ordered to pay $750,000 in child support to...
When considering child support in California involving a Native American tribe, things can get complicated. What happens concerning child support when a Native American has a baby with an American and the couple subsequently separate?If the American is the custodial...
Child support continues to make headlines across our country, a result of difficult financial times. However, while the economy has been difficult on everyone, children still need to eat and have a roof over their heads. Child support in California and other states is...
Many American Indian tribes operate under a form of independent government. This sovereignty seems to be creating difficulties for some mothers who are seeking child support. A recent news report highlights some of the issues California mothers are facing when...
Child support is paid by many parents in California as well as throughout the country. The amount is normally the result of a formal written agreement between the parents or a court order. Payments are designed to contribute to the expenses of a child and are set...
Courts typically determine child support payments by utilizing income records. For individuals who neglect to pay child support, courts are authorized to order wage garnishment. Recently, Charlie Sheen learned that a Los Angeles California Superior Court judge had...
Life post-separation can be difficult for any couple. Coming to property division, child custody and child support agreements can be a long and arduous process. For some couples, establishing a preliminary arrangement can be incredibly important.Former California...