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When you first decide to branch out and talk to your divorce attorney, there are a couple of topics that should be first and foremost. Though emotions may be high during your divorce and wondering how to get the best settlement may be at the front of your mind, we want to be there for you when times get tough.…
Income Shares Model in California A variety of states handle child support calculations in different ways. In California, a process is used known as the income shares model. In this process, the court bases child support on the income of both parents as well as how many children they have. For instance, what if one parent makes $3,000 a month…
Child support and custody matters are very different from one another; however, they still go hand in hand with each other. In many cases, one parent is still ordered to pay child support even if they have joint custody with the other parent. The possibility of child support does not go away just because two parents see their child. There…
When you hear contempt, or your ex is threatening on taking you to court on this basis, you may feel confused or even scared. Perhaps you and your ex have joint custody and you forgot to tell your ex about a few doctors appointments, and now they are threatening you with returning to court on contempt. However, though you may…
When couples go through divorce, sometimes it is very easy to work through child support issues and concerns. A spouse may be more than willing to pay and it is simple for you both to come up with an agreement that works for you. Other times, the court has to handle these issues because a spouse is not in agreement…
Circumstances change, and decisions are questioned. This is why, sometimes, you may need to change a child support order after it is put in place. You should always know that you have the chance to have your case heard to change your order. A judge can approve an agreement or a change based on what they hear. There are many…
Have you been ordered to pay child support for your child or children? What happens if you happen to be laid off from work or forget about a payment date and don’t pay your liability? Child support is court ordered, and failure to obey a court order is known as contempt of court. If you owe support for any amount…