Child Support

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...

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 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,...

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...

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...

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...

Divorce proceedings often alter a family's financial situation. In many cases, the final decree dictates how much money the higher-earning parent gives to the other for child support. The arrangement aims to help the children enjoy the same quality of life and prevent...

Parentification is a term unfamiliar to many parents. As a result, many fail to recognize when it happens to their children. It may seem to be nothing more than the normal contribution to a household to many. This is how so many justify it. However, parentification...

Child custody is an expense you will need to budget each month. Not adequately planning for it could cause stress when you remember a payment deadline and have no money to cover those costs. If you encounter financial hardship, you may consider skipping your custody...