In most cases, child support payments end when the child reaches the age of majority – 18 or 21. However, there are many factors to take into consideration when determining this. There are incidences when payments do not end until the child graduates from college. If your child becomes emancipated, your support obligations end…. Continue reading →
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An unfair child support order
Do you think your existing child support order is unfair? Even if you and your former spouse agree that the child support order should be modified, it must be approved by a judge to be legally enforceable. A hearing must be scheduled in order to argue the pros and cons of the proposed modification. As… Continue reading →
Supporting your child
One of the most important parts of a divorce settlement is your child’s future. Child support is set up so that the costs of raising a child will be shared by both parents. When the child has special needs, they will be taken into account when the amount of support is calculated for the non-custodial… Continue reading →
Paying for your child’s college education
Child support does not always end at the age of 18. What happens if the child wants to attend college? Who pays for college-related expenses? It is important for a child to continue with his or her education. Courts agree that a child needs a college education today. Many divorce agreements have a provision for… Continue reading →
Are you a deadbeat dad?
Are you the non-custodial parent in your family? Are you required to pay child support? If you have a court order to pay child support and are not doing so for any reason, this can lead to severe consequences and classify you as a “deadbeat dad”. According to the California Department of Child Support Services,… Continue reading →
Collecting support from your ex
When children are involved in the divorce process, the court will order one or both of the parents to pay support. What happens when one does not? According to California law, you are owed support for your children. It is a responsibility of each parent to provide for their children. Stay calm; there are ways… Continue reading →
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