The state of California has specific guidelines that determine the amount of child support that should be paid in order to ensure that your child receives proper care. It is up to both parents to provide for their child, both financially and emotionally until at least 18 years old. When determining the amount of child… Continue reading →
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Can I get sole custody?
There are a number of reasons why a parent seeks sole custody of a child, including he or she may want more child support or more control over the decisions that are made on the child’s behalf. Of course, there are cases when a parent wants sole custody purely to spite the other parent. Courts… Continue reading →
Child custody procedures vs the best interests of the child
Is a bitter child custody procedure really in the best interests of the child? Studies show that it is not always easy growing up split between two households. The court always tries to grant a custody arrangement that is in the best interests of the child. However, today, family relationships can be so complicated that… Continue reading →
Are your visitation rights being ignored?
Child custody and visitation rights are two of the most contested issues of a divorce. An emotionally charged legal battle can ensue when both parents are fighting for custody of their child. If the parents cannot come to an amicable arrangement regarding custody, the court will make the decision for them by considering the best… Continue reading →
Juvenile delinquency problems
Children often test the boundaries set by their parents. These children can present great concern to their parents. A juvenile delinquent is a child under the age of 16, but older than 7, who commits an act which would be considered a crime if he or she were older. Juvenile delinquency cases are heard in… Continue reading →
Accountability for child support payments
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 →
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 →
Child custody and relocation
There are few post-divorce issues that are as contentious, stressful and emotional as those involving a custodial parent’s desire to relocate with his or her children. Why would a custodial parent want to relocate? Perhaps it is because of a job offer or because he or she just wants to start a new life. What… 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 →
What does your child want?
Are you going through a divorce? Do you have a child who is old enough to express his or her views on which parent he or she wants to live with? In determining the best interest of the child, the court may consider the child’s preference. According to Family Code Section 3042(a), “If a child… Continue reading →
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