Sometimes, coparenting can lessen stress. Other times, it could add to it when you are at a crossroads with your ex and aren’t sure where to turn. One of the things that many couples, especially divorcing or divorced couples fight about, are issues involving money. Many parents may struggle at first to understand how they… Continue reading →
Posts Tagged ‘Child Support’
If we Share Joint Custody, Can Child Support be Determined?
If you share joint custody of your child with the other parent, you probably view this as having equal amounts of time with the child. However, you should be aware of the fact that state laws actually dictate whether or not you will receive child support, and how much you are entitled to. Even though… Continue reading →
Paternity and the Various Types of Fathers in a Custody Situation
If there is no agreement between you and the father of your child, you or the father will have to bring a paternity suit to identify the father of your child. In many cases, paternity suits are used as a way to establish financial responsibility or gain visitation rights between parents. Biological Fathers: The Only… Continue reading →
Child Support and Visitation: Entirely Different Issues
Many people will connect child support and visitation as if they are one in the same issue, but this is very far from the truth. A parent may say that they are “not in the position” to pay and you may think that this affects their ability to parent, but the two issues remain unrelated… Continue reading →
Child Support Reform: What You Need To Know
Last year, the Obama Administration proposed a child support reform in order to attempt to get more regular child support payments that are on time, increase the amount of time the parent without custody is allowed to see their child or children, and increase the employment rate and earnings of those parents who have to… Continue reading →
How Does the Judge Determine Child Support?
While each state has its own guidelines for calculating child support, the biggest common determinant for all states in calculating child custody is related to each parent’s income. The federal Child Support Enforcement Act mandates that each state must come up with a formula for calculating child support, though some states allow the judges considerably… Continue reading →
4 Things to Know Before Filing for Divorce in 2015
It is common knowledge these days that 50 percent of marriages end in divorce. For many married couples, divorce is the best option for getting out of an unhappy situation and starting fresh for the future. However, no two divorces are the same, and it’s important to know what you’re getting into before you start… Continue reading →
Can Sperm Donors Be Liable for Child Support in California?
Laws surrounding sperm donors and parenthood can be complicated, and they vary from state to state. In California, the sperm donor’s legal parent status depends on the circumstances of the sperm donation. If a married woman conceives through assisted reproduction under the supervision of a licensed physician (with the consent of her spouse), then her… Continue reading →
Child Support and Health Care Costs
Child support in California is governed by Family Code sections 4050-4076. This section of California law dictates that child support uses the “income shares model,” meaning the full amount of money needed to support the child will be divided proportionally based on each parent’s income. While the California Child Support Guidelines may seem complicated, the… Continue reading →
What is Divorce Mediation? How Does It Work?
Divorce mediation is a way for a divorcing couple to make important decisions about their divorce with the help of a third party, the mediator. In mediation, you and your spouse work with the mediator to resolve issues regarding distribution of property, child custody, child support, retirement, taxes, and any other issues at hand. Mediation… Continue reading →
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