Child Support

If you’re struggling to get your former spouse to make the child support payments you need to care for your family, then you should definitely consider hiring an experienced Irvine child support lawyer. While you may think that hiring an attorney is an expense you simply can’t afford, you should […]

One of the most contentious aspects of many family law cases is child custody and the resulting child support payments that will generally be awarded to the parent who will be the primary caregiver. When one parent has primary custody, it’s quite common for that parent to be awarded child […]

In California, divorcing parents’ obligations for complying with child support will be primarily guided by the state’s child support guidelines. Usually, the amount a parent will be expected to pay will depend on what the parent earns and what the child needs to maintain their lifestyle. The state uses a […]

California law determines child support based on a set of statutory guidelines that provide a formula for how payments need to be calculated. This formula considers each parent’s income, the number of children, and the proposed arrangement for sharing custody and visitation. While the formula will be the primary method […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread unemployment, as companies all over the country are forced to lay off employees in order to deal with a stunning and unprecedented blow to the economy. If you’re a divorced parent who suddenly finds themselves unable to continue making the child support payments your […]

Making the difficult decision to end your marriage and seek a divorce becomes even more challenging when minor children are involved. In California, former spouses and parents of children are obligated to care for their children physically, emotionally and financially, usually resulting in one of the parents offering child support […]

When a marriage that resulted in children enters the process of dissolution, the divorce process can become especially tedious. Usually, parents will be especially sensitive around custody and child support issues, making the importance of negotiating a favorable outcome imperative for all parties involved. If you’re considering a divorce in […]

Child support and custody issues present unique challenges and require careful consideration in light of each family’s unique circumstances. The children’s best interests must always be the top priority; however, getting both parents to agree to what is “best” can sometimes be easier said than done, and there are statutory […]