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 →
Posts Tagged ‘Child Support’
What constitutes a change of circumstance?
Do you need to change your custody arrangement? There are a number of reasons that add up to a change that is substantial enough to warrant a change in circumstances. In order to request a modification, it must be a reason that was not known at the time of the original proceedings. For example, are… Continue reading →
Need help with establishing paternity?
A paternity action takes place when a child is born to parents who are not married and there is doubt who the father is. Are you trying to determine if you are the father to a recently born child? When a child is born to unmarried parents, in most cases, the father has no rights… Continue reading →
Proving paternity
When a married couple has a child together, the husband’s name is entered on the birth certificate as the father of the child. However, when an unmarried couple has a child, the paternity of the child may be in question, especially when the mother is unsure who the biological father is. Once a determination of… 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 →
A father’s rights
Are you in a situation where you are not sure you are the father of a newborn child? Do you want to exercise your own legal paternity rights? If this is your case, DNA testing and a court order is what you need. Depending on whether or not the child’s mother will allow you to… 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 →
When are you in contempt of court?
The following are examples of contempt actions and their consequences: · A parent not paying child support – can be jailed until full payment is made · When one party does not turn over an asset subject to a settlement agreement – can be jailed until asset is relinquished · Refusing visitation to the non-custodial… Continue reading →
Is this child yours?
Paternity issues can arise out of many situations. In many cases, a man may want to establish his parental rights or he may be questioning if he is actually the father of the child. Whatever your issues may be, it is important to get the help of a knowledgeable Orange County Family lawyer who understands… Continue reading →
Recent Post
In What Circumstances Does Supervised Visitation Apply to a Case?
The Answers to Your Burning Questions Regarding Mediation
Your Holiday Plans and Custody: How to Modify Your Order
What to Know When You Are Divorcing from an Abusive Spouse- Can I Attempt to Appeal My Child Custody Order After the Fact?
