Child Support Advice: Encino Family Lawyers’ Tips
Many parents find themselves overwhelmed and unsure of their rights and obligations regarding child support. Child support orders can be modified in response to significant changes in circumstances. Multiple enforcement options are available if a parent fails to pay court-ordered child support. Child support is determined based on numerous factors, including:
“X” Factors That Could Modify Child Support Payment Amounts
Both parents have a responsibility to support their children in California. Although a court can require either parent to pay child support, it is more common for the noncustodial parent to do so. The custodial parent (the parent with whom the child resides) is also responsible for child support, but the
Understanding Parenting Plan Modifications
What is a Parenting Plan Modification? When a couple divorces, there is a parenting plan that is put into place as part of their divorce agreement. These plans cover issues including the amount of time a child spends with each parent, as well as detailing the custodial arrangements which were put
Can I Change How Much I Pay in Child Support? Court-Orders and Family Law
Requesting a change in the amount of child support you pay is possible. Because child support is court-ordered, you must go before the court if you seek a reduction in the amount you pay. A judge will consider various factors that prompt such requests. Ensuring that the court understands your
Will I Still Have to Pay Child Support if Sharing 50/50 Custody in California?
In California, it is common for spouses to split 50/50 custody of a child (or children) and for one spouse to still owe child support. If you are the higher-earning parent and you intend to share custody of your children equally (50/50 custody), you may be ordered to pay some
How do I request to reduce my child support payments if I lost my job or my income has gone down?
According to California Child Support Services, either parent of a child (or any legal guardian of a child) can request a change to increase or decrease court-ordered child support at any time. That doesn't mean that their request will achieve the results they want, but they have the right to
The Top 5 Mistakes Parents Make in a Child Custody Case
Child custody cases can quickly become difficult for both parents. Though you may no longer wish to continue relations with your former spouse, you still need to continue interactions with them in order to create the best possible scenario for your children. Not only that, you want to avoid making
Orange County Child Support: What You Need to Know About Retroactive Child Support and Child Support Arrears
Going through a divorce can leave your life feeling like everything is up in the air, and you are continually waiting on some judgment to put things in order. This is especially relevant for parents who are also dealing with a child custody case during this time. Often these parents