Category Archives: Child Support
What to Do When They Stop Paying Child Support
If your co-parent stops paying child support that was court ordered, there are several steps to take to ensure you receive the support you need to provide for your child. In many circumstances, a good starting point might be to reach out to your former partner and let them know you have not received… Read More »
Is All Income Considered in Child Support Calculation?
The California legislature staunchly believes that a child is entitled to support from both of their parents. Accordingly, a court-ordered child support obligation is handled as any court order would be: non-compliance can result in serious consequences. It is important to understand that child support is not a “bargaining chip,” or something you can… Read More »
Terminating Child Support in California: Part II
In part I of our two-part series discussing the termination of child support in California, we introduced basic ideas surrounding when child support might be terminated by the California courts. While part I discussed legal grounds that may justify terminating child support, in part two of this series we will introduce the role that… Read More »
Terminating Child Support in California: Part I
In California, child support is usually set to end when the child turns 18 years old, which is when the child reaches the age of legally being considered an adult. marking the age of majority when they are legally considered an adult. This is not, of course, always the case. California law acknowledges that… Read More »
Modifying California Child Support Orders
Adjusting child support obligations to reflect changes in parents custody arrangement and or incomes is a common process that many couples go through. Child support can always be modified: but only under certain circumstances. A parent cannot simply go to the court and say that they and their child need more support – a… Read More »
What is Imputed Income in Child Support?
Some parents may try to deliberately reduce their income to avoid the full responsibility of paying child support, or to increase the amount of child support that the child’s other parent is court-ordered to pay. Under California law, both parents are held equally responsible for providing financial support to their children. Accordingly, the court… Read More »
Dividing Childcare Expenses in Divorce or Separation
Divorces and separations are often complex, especially when children are involved. You can never quite plan for every twist and turn. Support obligations and figuring out how to split childcare expenses requires communication and strategy to lessen disputes. Here are some common ways parents may choose to divide childcare expenses: The Income Share Formula… Read More »
FAQs About Deviating from California’s Guidelines for Child Support
California has uniform child support guidelines that it generally defaults to in order to calculate child support obligations. Guideline child support is presumed to be the correct amount in our state. However, parents and judges are not always bound by the guidelines because this presumption is rebuttable. It can be challenged. While, on a… Read More »
Common Child Support Questions in California
Most parents would agree that our children are the most important parts of our lives. Regardless of anything else going on, we will do anything for our children. That does not stop if the parents of children divorce. Parents continue to provide care for children even after any marriage or relationship comes to an… Read More »
My Ex Earned a Raise – Will This Affect What They Pay in Child Support?
A person’s job prospects and earning potential is a dynamic thing. Just because a person earns a certain amount at the time a divorce is finalized or a child support agreement is put in place, does not mean that the number could not change, significantly, over time. A person working as a bank teller… Read More »
