How Does a Judge Determine Child Custody?
If you are divorcing your spouse and share children, one of the key issues you must settle is child custody. When family courts determine child custody, they examine several factors to assess what would serve the best interests of the children. Continue reading to learn…
Help! My Ex Isn’t Paying Child Support
For whatever reason, your ex has stopped making child support. You may be in a financial position where this missing support does lead to immediate or severe consequences for your family. You may have to cut back on certain purchases or say “no” to your…
What You Need to Know About Child Support in California
The amount of money ordered by a California family court for a parent or both parents to pay is known as child support. It will usually be paid to you if you are the custodial parent. You will often receive monthly child support payments. It…
How Job Losses Impact Your Child Support Agreement
When you experience a major life change like losing your job, you may be afraid of how you are going to financially support your family and yourself. If you have lost your job as a result of COVID-19 and are therefore unable to make child…
Co-Parenting After Divorce
Raising children can be a challenge for anyone, but it is especially difficult for divorced parents. If you went through a particularly hostile split, you may still be harboring some resentments, which can get in the way of your ability to effectively co-parent. Regardless of…
Can a Wage Assignment Order for Child Support Be Voided?
In a child support case in California, some supporting parents - known as the obligor - will pay via an income assignment. In these situations, the money will be taken directly out of the person's paycheck and sent to the receiving parent. For some supporting…
Changing a Child Support Order and Required Information
When a child support order is made in California, parents should understand that it is based on circumstances. The situation will determine how much is paid at the time of the order. If the situation changes, so too can the amount that is paid and…
Can I Use the Compromise of Arrears Program with Child Support?
One of the most contentious issues that California parents will face as part of a divorce settlement is child support. This can continue after the case has been concluded as some noncustodial parents will have problems with delinquent payments and all the negatives that entail.…
Can the State Help in Collecting Overdue Child Support Payments?
When a California court decides that a parent should pay to support a child, it is done with the best interests of the child in mind. The amount ordered is what is deemed necessary for the child to survive and thrive. If the parent fails…
How Child Support Is Impacted by Subsequent Spouse Income
After a California couple has divorced and there is a child support agreement, there are often questions as to when it can be modified and what circumstances are necessary to do so. The supporting parent and the parent who has custody and receives support will…
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