his honestly and transparency. He was able to translate what I didn’t understand about my case and coach me throughout the process of navigating through the overwhelmingly bias California child support system. The services he provided were invaluable; I wouldn’t recommend another family law attor...
If you cannot negotiate the terms of your child custody and child support in private, the California family courts require you and the other parent to attend mediation before your custody case will be heard inside the courtroom. This is a good opportunity to keep your decisions private and to ...
4. Initiating Child Support Proceedings Child support actions in California typically start through one of two avenues: As part of a divorce, legal separation, or parentage case Through the California Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) The process generally involves the following steps: Filin...
In California, both parents are responsible for financially supporting their child “in the manner suitable to the child’s circumstances.” Typically, this duty lasts at least until the child turns 18. Determining the Amount of Child Support ...
The meaning of CHILD SUPPORT is payment for the support of the children of divorced or separated parents while the children are minors or as otherwise legally required.
With more than 27 years of experience in California family law matters, Bruce A. Mandel can work with you to obtain a fair and reasonable child support arrangement that enables you to raise your child in a safe and healthy environment.
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Some California divorce agreements require that the custodial parent give up the right to a tax exemption through Form 8832. Every situation is different. If you have questions about your ownCalifornia child support case, please contact theMarin County divorce attorneysat The Law Offices of P...
In many cases, the non-custodial parent will be required to pay child support. This is because the custodial parent will typically have more responsibilities in raising the child than the non-custodial parent, and thus will have more expenses associated with the child. Again, each case is ...
Southern California Child Support & Custody Children have a right to financial support of both parents, regardless of their marital state. The Law Collaborative can help you create, enforce, or modify support payment agreements. Child Support ...