Addressing any legal matter in a California court can be intimidating. Family law matters can be especially daunting due to the many personal and emotional issues that attach through the bonds between spouses, children, and parents. Attorneys who work in the family...
Child Support
Does child support factor in a custodial parent’s income?
There are many ways that a child's custody may be divided in the wake of his or her parents' divorce. In California, a child may share their time between two households or they may spend the majority of their time with one parent and only visit with the other. In...
Can a noncustodial parent ever avoid paying child support?
Child support and custody in the California courts are multifaceted matters that must address the various needs of a child. Child custody determinations establish where a child will reside; if and when he will see his noncustodial parent; and who will have power to...
Using child support to pay for a kid’s extracurricular activities
A lot of California kids carry with them many commitments. They play sports, take classes in the arts, perform in musical groups, and participate in many other activities that hold their interests. While some of those extracurricular activities are free, others...
Let us help you determine your child support calculations
The state of California has established a set of guidelines that courts follow when determining how much child support a parent should be responsible for providing to his or her child. These guidelines delve into the tax statuses, income information, benefits...
What are permissible uses of child support payments?
Child support may be a confusing concept for noncustodial and custodial parents alike. All across California, including right here in Stockton, parents are receiving and sending money to and from their former partners for the support and maintenance of their shared...
Is college tuition factored into child support payments?
When California parents welcome new babies into the world, they often fanaticize about what the future will hold for their infants. Some parents dream of successful professional careers for their kids; others simply hope that their children find happiness and lead...
Can I stop paying child support if I have custody of my kid?
When California parents decide to divorce, one person is often given primary custody of any children the couple had during its relationship. Having primary custody status means that those children spend the majority of the time living with that parent and may visit or...
Parents will face penalties for not paying child support
Child support is a legal commitment that many California parents must fulfill to take care of their offspring. When parents do not live together or have gone through divorce, non-custodial parents often find themselves with child support mandates to continue to...
Getting help with child support calculations
Child support is often ordered in California divorce cases. It is intended to ensure that children subject to parental divorces have what they need in order to live as normal of lives as possible. Maintaining a normal life can include staying in a chosen school,...