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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 …
Do you intend to co-parent during or after a divorce? The majority of San Diego divorce cases which involve children result in child custody and parenting plans which divide the time each child will spend between each of their parent’s households. Often, the Court will issue “temporary” child custody and parenting time orders if the parents will be living in …
How do you get spousal support, child support or child custody orders modified after a divorce decree in San Diego? Generally speaking, in order to consider post divorce decree modifications to child custody or spousal support in San Diego the Court will be looking for what is legally described as a “significant change in the Status Quo.” What is the …
There have been a lot of recent articles on the subjects of child custody, co-parenting and raising children after a divorce. It is important to understand the Court’s perspective on all communications between those who wish to co-parent. This is especially true during the process of a divorce, but continues to be a factor as the former spouses work on …
What happens if you aren’t satisfied with the orders of a North County Family Law Judge? This question embodies an important issue for those who have just come out of a ruling, and for those who have yet to begin the divorce process. There is rarely a “win” or “lose” decision in family law. Our Judges seek a fair “middle …
How is child support calculated in Carlsbad and North County San Diego? California family law provides very specific guidelines and a complex formula for the calculation of child support. Carlsbad and North County divorce cases require these calculations to be completed to the letter of the law. From that point forward, deviations can be negotiated based on numerous factors including …