Child Support

The family court system in California works to ensure that both parents fulfill their legal obligation to support their children. California Family Code § 3900 clarifies this legal obligation, and details the circumstances in which you should collect child support....

At some point during a divorce proceeding involving California parents of young children, the court will issue a child support order. If the order needs to be terminated, there are certain requirements that must be met. Termination of child support at the age of...

In California, child support payments are essential for separated parents to cover children's ongoing expenses. If your co-parent falls behind on payments, it can put a strain on your finances. The good news is that there are certain steps you can take to ensure that...

If you share physical and legal custody of your children with the other parent in California, you might think that the financial responsibility of raising your children will be shared as well. While this is true for the most part, one parent could be ordered to pay...

Negotiations over child support could become a contentious matter during divorce proceedings. Both spouses might wish to take care of their children as best as possible, but the parents may suffer from financial limitations based on earnings and net worth. Child care...

During divorce proceedings, a parent may seek child custody and child support. Child support payments could cover many expenses related to the young one's care, education, and other expenses. While many understand the necessity of requesting child support, few realize...

California parents are required to provide financial support for their children after their marriage ends. The amount that a parent must provide is based on a number of factors such as their disposable income and the number of children they have. It's possible that a...

Child support can be a difficult issue to deal with in California, especially if you and your ex can't agree on the amount. Here are some options available to help you solve this problem. Try to come up with an agreement on your own Before you involve anyone else in...

Lawmakers in California enacted child support laws to ensure that children get the financial support they need to grow, thrive, and become who they want to be regardless of when their parents are not living together or can’t see eye to eye. However, a non-custodial...

When people get divorced in California, there are a lot of things that need to be sorted out, including child custody, visitation rights, and alimony payments. Alimony and child support are two of the most common yet misconstrued issues that come up during a divorce....