We are often asked “will spousal support be enough and how long will it last?” How long does spousal support last in a North County or Carlsbad divorce? Will it be enough to be able to support a separate household? Questions of spousal support are not as clearly defined in California law as the child support calculations guidelines. Therefore, spousal…
Child Support
You’ll Need Evidence to Request Changes in Child Support
You will need evidence to request changes in child support here in Carlsbad. A recent case has demonstrated the need to bring factual evidence when considering a request to modify existing child support orders. California Courts require a significant change in circumstances known legally as the “status quo” before agreeing to hear a post decree modification case for child support…
What Happens When Life Changes Affect Your Ability to Pay Child Support?
What happens when life changes affect your ability to pay child support? What if you lose your job or suffer a major illness? What if you simply make less money and are unable to meet your child support obligations? What if the person receiving the support or the parent paying the support has a significant increase or decrease in their…
Women Often Face Substantial Financial Challenges After Divorce
A recent study has brought a concerning fact to light with respect to divorce: women often face substantial financial challenges after divorce. The myth commonly portrayed in movies and television shows women who “win” a divorce case resulting in big child custody, support and spousal support payments. This new study points to a different reality. The Certified Family Law Specialists…
What Impact Will Remarrying Have Upon a Prior Divorce Settlement?
What impact will remarrying have upon a prior divorce settlement? If you or your former spouse remarries it may directly change some of the orders from a prior divorce settlement. Remarrying will absolutely change the financial “status quo” of previous spouses which may require the modification of previous orders. It may also signify an immediate end of some support obligations.…
Seeking Modifications to your North County or Carlsbad Divorce Orders
Are you seeking modifications to your North County or Carlsbad divorce orders? What must occur for you to successfully pursue a change in orders relating to: spousal support child support child custody or parenting time domestic violence or abuse The answer to your question is actually quite legally complex. The decision of whether or not the Court will hear your…
How Do I Get an Increase in Child Support in North County San Diego?
Children grow and associated expenses increase. Have you been wondering “How do I get an increase in child support in North County San Diego to offset new expenses?” Child support modification is based upon a change in the “status quo” toward the end of your initial divorce case. California has established a child support guideline calculator. The Judge used this…
Does Shared Parenting Time Affect the Amount of Child Support
Does shared parenting time affect the amount of child support in North County San Diego divorce cases? What is the difference between legal and physical child custody and how will this work in your case? There are two types of child custody associated with a divorce in Carlsbad: Legal Custody and Physical Custody. Physical custody is associated with the quality…
Request Modification of Your Divorce Decree
How do you request modification of your divorce decree for child custody & parenting time, child support or spousal support? Why won’t the Court hear every request for these changes? If a change is minor and both parties are in complete agreement you may file a motion requesting the change and approval by the Court. This simply requires the review…
When Does Child Support End for a Child Who’s Reached Legal Age?
We are often asked “When does child support end for a child who’s reached legal age in Carlsbad?” The general reason for child support during and after a divorce is to fulfill your responsibility to financially support a child until adulthood. As your child moves into the final years of high school or approaching 18 it is time to start…