Divorce or separation can be emotionally taxing, especially when children are involved. One critical aspect that needs to be addressed is child support. Understanding the intricacies of child support is vital for ensuring your child’s well-being during and after the divorce process. This comprehensive guide will explore everything you need to know about child support, […]
The process for obtaining child support can vary by jurisdiction. It’s important to note that the specific steps and procedures can vary, and legal requirements depend on the jurisdiction. Consulting with our Thousand Oaks family law attorney is crucial to understanding the child support process in your area and ensuring that you take the appropriate […]
Child support is a payment made by one parent to the other to help cover the costs of raising a child. In California, child support is typically based on the income of both parents and the amount of time each parent spends with the child. The purpose of child support is to ensure that a […]
Across California and the rest of the United States, people are reeling from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This global health crisis has completely rearranged the way we go about living our lives. Unfortunately, this is also affected many people’s ability to find work. Hundreds of thousands of California residents have lost their jobs […]
As the coronavirus pandemic has swept across the United States, the economy in this country has gone through unprecedented changes. A few months ago, the national unemployment rate hovered around 3.5%. Now, the unemployment rate is more likely above 15% of the workforce. This has placed an incredible strain both on those paying child support […]
The noncustodial parent hasn’t paid court-ordered support in five months, but you can’t stop visitation from happening despite nonpayment. Or, maybe custodial parent receives their support, and you’re unable to persuade court into getting visitation rights established. It’s menacing to be in either situation, because children are going without one of their basic needs: parental […]
We all know what child support is, who benefits and why it’s the noncustodial parent’s responsibility to pay child maintenance costs. You’ll read angry social media posts claiming states are being unjustly enriched by an otherwise broken system. Perhaps you’ve seen absconders post pictures of new boats or cars. Child support is certainly an unplanned […]
Some parents may consider waiving child support from a former spouse due to several reasons, including wanting to come to settlement quickly and avoiding a costly and complicated divorce process. Yet there is some parents that feel if they request child support, the other spouse will take advantage of the whole situation and try to […]
Many parents become worried about their children’s financial well-being and forget what’s truly important. When it comes to child support, most parents believe that sending the payments is enough. While it is a requirement under state law, there is more to it. Sharing responsibilities in parenting Being a parent is more than mailing a check. […]
Many divorced parents wish to make changes to their current child support orders. Whether due to a change in circumstances or any other qualifying reason, it is important you understand when child support orders are modifiable. You will be required to continue paying the same amount of child support until your current child support order […]