A man could still be required to pay child support if he was never married to the mother and is not the biological father, if paternity is established. When a baby is born, one of the most important things to do is to establish paternity of the child. Establishing paternity, meaning who is the father,… Continue reading →
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Special Needs Children and Child Support
During a divorce, taking care of the child’s needs is of utmost importance to the parents. Parents want and need to attend the best interests of the child, however, the best interests of the child has no single definition and varies for every family’s unique situation. Determining the child’s best interests can be even more… Continue reading →
I currently have a wage garnishment for child support and my child has just turned 18, how do I stop the wage garnishment?
In California, a wage garnishment can be terminated once the child turns 18 and graduates from high, or when the child turns 19, whichever comes first. Usually,wage garnishment does not stop automatically once the child is emancipated. The parent whose wages are being garnished will need to file anIncome Withholding for Support form, as well… Continue reading →
How can I modify child support and child custody/visitation?
Child support modification can be done at any time. A parent may ask to raise or lower the amount of child support paid. If the judge ordered a child support that is below the guideline amount, then the amount of child support can be changed at any time and you do not have to show… Continue reading →
Can I Deny my Ex-Spouse Visitation?
Denying visitation is a big issue among custodial parents. Often a parents believes they have justifiable rights for denying visitation to their ex-spouse, but the law prohibits it. Unless the court has granted a child custody modification for new visitation rights, you are not allowed to deny visitation. The courts frown upon making decisions like… Continue reading →
Can I get child support if I’m married and my husband signed the birth certificate even though he is not the real father?
When a baby is born, one of the most important things to do is to establish paternity of the child. Establishing paternity is the best way to protect the child, mother, and father and their rights to child support or visitation. There are different types of fathers, and many different ways to determine who is… Continue reading →
Child Custody Evaluations
When parents get a divorce, the divorce decree must cover all child care matters, including child custody, visitation, and child support. Sometimes, parents cannot agree on the terms on their own or with a mediator or attorney; if this is the case, the parents will have a trial to resolve disputes, and prior to the… Continue reading →
Unmarried Parents and Child Support
In every state, parents are required to support their children. Therefore, parents are required to pay child support even if they were never married. If one parent financially supports the child more than the other, then the non-custodial parent will have to pay child support. Amount of support is determined depends on how much each… Continue reading →
I’m Unemployed-How Do I Pay Child Support?
In California, child support is based on an algebraic formula which takes into account a variety of factors including each parent’s tax filing status and average monthly income. Child support is usually awarded to the parent with whom the child spends the majority of his or her time with, called the custodial parent, and is… Continue reading →
Do I have To Pay Child Support?
Every child deserves his or her parent’s support – both emotional and financial. Both parents are required to support their child until he or she reaches the age of 18, graduates from high school, marries, emancipates or joins the military. The non-custodial parent is required to pay a reasonable amount of child support to the… Continue reading →
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