Incarceration can significantly affect your financial responsibilities, including child support obligations. If you’re facing this situation in California, it’s important to understand how the law views these circumstances and what options might be available to you....
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How does shared parenting affect child support calculations?
The rise of shared parenting arrangements has changed how courts calculate child support. As more parents adopt joint custody in California, traditional child support formulas need adjustments to reflect shared responsibilities more accurately. Joint custody and...
Legal options for enforcing unpaid child support
California has strict laws that make sure that parents who have custody of their children can get back child support payments that are past due. Parents can go after missing child support even years after the court made the original order because there is no time...
What to do if your ex refuses to follow your parenting plan
Co-parenting can be challenging, especially if your ex refuses to uphold their part of the parenting plan. In California, there are several steps you can take to address this issue. Review the parenting plan Start by reviewing your parenting plan to ensure you...
The impact of job loss or change on child support payments
Changes in employment can impact all facets of life, including child support. If you’ve become unemployed or recently switched jobs, it’s important to understand your legal obligations and how to adjust payments. Do you still have to pay child support? Losing your job...
Passport privileges and unpaid child support
Child support is an important responsibility that every parent must fulfill to ensure the well-being of their children. Failure to pay child support not only affects the child's financial stability but can also have serious legal consequences for the parent. One such...
Child support considerations if a parent is self-employed
Child support in California can be complex. It includes factors such as the parents’ income, the number of children and the time the child has with each parent. Considerations for self-employed parents add another layer of complexity. Determining income In Torrance,...
Must you still pay child support if your ex keeps the child away?
Child support is a sensitive topic and can be difficult to navigate when it also involves issues of custody and access. A well-meaning parent might consider withholding support payments when the other parent is preventing access to the child or not following a custody...
How child support and alimony differ
The California Department of Health and Human Services reported a total of 220,519 child support cases in 2022. It is far more common than spousal support. Both serve crucial roles, yet they differ significantly in their purpose, structure and how they affect the...
Child support arrears and your driver’s license
Falling behind on child support payments could upend multiple aspects of your life. If you worry about enforcement actions, it is crucial to understand the potential consequences you could face for failing to pay child support on time. In fact, you could have to deal...