Those that pay child support often complain that they are paying too much. Those that receive the child support complain they get too little. Those that pay (the payer) want to know exactly how their money is being spent – what does it go towards? Those that receive (the payee) state that the money pays… Continue reading →
Archive for the ‘Child Support’ Category
What are child support arrearages?
Child support arrearages are an accumulation of the past child support payments that were not paid by the non-custodial parent after being ordered to do so by the court. When a parent does not make payments on time, there are consequences to pay, which include: Jail Revocation of driver’s license Suspension of a professional license… Continue reading →
Paying child support
When a marriage ends, parents still have a legal obligation to ensure their children have the financial means to carry on the same standard of living they had before. A question that many ask is, “Will I have to pay child support if I have custody of my child at least half of the time?”… Continue reading →
Modifications
Modification issues for child support, visitation and spousal support often arise after the couple is divorced. When the custodial parent asks for a child support modification, he or she must show that the child’s needs cannot be adequately met based on the support currently being received. If the non-custodial parent is seeking a downward modification,… Continue reading →
Determining child support
One of the most important issues in a divorce process is child support. California law requires child support to be calculated based on several factors that include income and employment of each spouse. The formula used is set forth in the California Family Code and is known as a guideline. The court order for child… Continue reading →
Surviving divorce today
After the first few years following divorce, the standard of living for both spouses usually drops. During the marriage, both incomes were supporting one household – now they are supporting two. Divorce is a stressful situation; however, there are ways you can prepare yourself for your post-divorce financial future. · Develop a budget on necessities… Continue reading →
Child support issues
What do you do if your former spouse is ordered to pay child support and he or she refuses to do so. If this happens to you, the person owing the support may be held in contempt of the court order and sent to jail until the support is paid. In addition, a money judgment… Continue reading →
Divorce and child support
Every parent wants the assurance that his or her child will get everything he or she needs. This is especially true when divorce breaks up a family. That assurance requires financial support. When a couple divorces and there are children involved, the family court considers the following factors when determining child support: The income of… Continue reading →
Child support modification
After a court order is entered, it is frequently necessary to go back to court to have the order changed or modified. After all, the judicial determination of child support is not set in stone. Over time, things change. Most of the time it is because a parent needs more income for the children or… Continue reading →
Divorce and college expenses
With today’s economy, more and more parents are asking if they are responsible for paying for their child’s college expenses. They want to know if college expenses are part of child support. It is important for any child to get a college education and courts recognize that need. However, many non-custodial parents are not willing… Continue reading →
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