After a divorce, interacting with your spouse can be a source of frustration. You went through the end of a marriage, the divorce process, negotiating the terms of the divorce, and yet you still have to have regular contact with your spouse due to shared child custody. Unfortunately, sometimes an ex can be so difficult… Continue reading →
Posts Tagged ‘Child Support’
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 →
Improve and Maintain Credit After Divorce
When you and your spouse obtained credit together, you entered into a contract agreeing to pay your bills. When you divorce, this contract does not dissolve; each of you remains fully liable for your debts. You can employ a few tactics to make sure your credit obligations do not make your divorce more difficult, like… Continue reading →
Your Divorce is Final, Now What?
After your divorce is finalized, you might be overwhelmed or confused, and you may be unsure of what steps to take next. There are many relevant issues to consider after your divorce; issues regarding taxes, insurance, child support, and your assets should all be taken into account. If possible, you might want to consult a… Continue reading →
Can Child Support Be Changed
With today’s economy being the way it is, nothing is constant, especially when it comes to finances. When a couple gets divorced in California and children are involved, the issues involved in child support are of critical importance. The divorce order will include the instructions regarding paying child support, the amount, and how the payments… Continue reading →
What is a deadbeat dad?
Both parents have an obligation to provide for their children, and that obligation does not cease to exist after a divorce. A deadbeat dad is a father who does not provide for a family that he was part of creating. It refers to a father who has been negligent in his parenting responsibilities – by… Continue reading →
When is the best time for filing for divorce?
The decision to end a marriage is one of the hardest decisions you’ll ever have to make. Are you asking yourself, “Should I stay together until my children are a little older, or should I make a clean break now?” It’s only natural that you want to diminish any hurt from the divorce. Is there… Continue reading →
I am unmarried with a child
Unmarried parents are a diverse group. Some unmarried parents are in a loving relationship and share a home, while others would probably be estranged if not for the child they share. However, unmarried parents, whether together or not, share unique issues with regard to child custody, child support and visitation rights. Unlike divorced parents, for… Continue reading →