Child Support

In a best-case scenario, both sides understand their child support order, do their best to adhere to it and avoid rancor. Still, some parents do not make the payments as they are required to and legal action must be taken. While there are several ways in which people...

In California, divorce is complicated as is all child custody and support. However, what happens after divorce is equally as complicated. And, the question of whether child support funds can be used for a home down payment is a common one among post-divorced parents....

In California family law cases, the parties might think that once an order is made by a judge that it cannot be changed. That, however, is not the case. In situations where there are legal justifications to do so, the judge can set aside the decision. This is even...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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’...