Can you ask the Court to raise or lower child support at any point after a divorce is finalized in California? What is the process for seeking modifications to child support orders here in San Diego? If both of the parties are in agreement to a change appropriate documentation should be submitted to the Court for review and approval. The…
Child Support
Does Bankruptcy Discharge Child Support or Spousal Support?
Does bankruptcy discharge child support or spousal support? If one of the co-parents after a divorce falls into a serious financial challenge will a bankruptcy affect existing child support or spousal support orders? Orders issued by the Family Court in a divorce case relating to child and spousal support are known collectively as a domestic support obligation. Child support and…
Is There Child Support When Co-Parents Share Custody?
We are often asked if there is child support when co-parents share custody. Whenever a divorce in San Diego involves a child or children under the age of 18 (or still in high school) the parties must complete California’s child support calculator. The result of the State child support calculator must be provided to the Judge, even if the parties…
How Does California Determine Child Support
How does California determine child support in a divorce or paternity case? What are some of the factors which affect the amount of child support to be paid in your case? Under California Family Law, both parents are legally responsible for providing food, clothing, shelter, education and care for a child until a child graduates high school or reaches the…
Will I Have to Pay Child Support and Why?
Those who are considering a divorce in Carlsbad or anywhere in San Diego often ask us a question such as ‘will I have to pay child support and why is it needed?’ California family law clearly establishes the responsibility of every parent to provide food, clothing, shelter, and essentials such as health care for their child(ren). If a child has…
Child Support Deviation Factors In San Diego
Child support in a divorce or paternity case is based upon the California guideline support calculator. What are the child support deviation factors in San Diego which would allow you to request or agree upon something different than the result of the guideline calculator? California family law provides a series of factors which the Court may consider when a motion…
When Are Child Support Modifications Possible in San Diego
When are child support modifications possible in San Diego and what factors determine a successful modification request? Let’s first review the purpose for child support under California family law. California law requires each parent to be responsible for the well being of their child. This extends to the basics of food, clothing and shelter as well as items such as…
Will My Existing Child Support Be Reduced if I Have Another Child
We are often asked if existing child support will be reduced if a payor of support has a child with a new partner. Supporting a child is the responsibility of every parent in California. Child support is not necessarily linked to child custody and parenting time but is more closely related to the provision of food, clothing, shelter, health care…
Can I Be Denied Parenting Time when Behind on Child Support
Can I be denied parenting time when behind on child support in San Diego? Can my former spouse and now co-parent prevent me from seeing my kids just because I’m late with child support? The COVID-19 pandemic has presented significant economic hardships for many Carlsbad and San Diego households. This has led to challenges in many co-parenting situations where child…
Avoiding Child Support Payment by Hiding Gig Income
Is it possible that your former spouse is avoiding child support payment by hiding gig income or other wages? A recent study revealed more than 70% of child support payments are collected by withholding the debt from a payor’s paycheck. What happens in cases where the payor of child support works as an independent contractor or gig work? California is…