A child custody dispute can quickly become heated. You and your child’s other parent may each think you know what’s best for your kid, which can cause disagreements over everything from discipline to schooling and religious upbringing. But you might breathe a sigh of...
Family Law
Co-parenting during graduation season
As your child gets older there will be many milestones, such as graduation from middle school or high school. Naturally, you want to share these experiences with them and participate in their special day. If you are in a co-parenting relationship, events like...
My ex got a raise, can they pay more in child support?
Changes in a child’s or their parents’ lives could occur in years or even just months after the court issues a child support order. Sometimes, those life changes warrant an increase or decrease in support. One of those circumstances is a parent’s change in income....
Did COVID-19 affect your capacity to pay child support?
Since the covid pandemic, many have suffered from severe physical disabilities, leaving them unable to work and pay their child support. Even more concerning is when people who have contracted the disease develop new and worse symptoms months after the infection....
What if I do not want my wages garnished for child support?
In California child support cases, there are fundamental requirements that the court must follow. These are in place to ensure that the payments are made and the child gets the financial support they need to survive and thrive. For parents who are paying and receiving...
Dealing with a vengeful co-parent
A divorce or breakup is never easy when children are involved. Feelings like anger, betrayal and sadness are common. Over time, many people get over their personal feelings or learn to put them aside for the sake of the children. Unfortunately, this is not always the...
Reaching an out-of-court child support agreement
While children bring much joy to a parent’s life, they also come with a price tag. Raising a child is very costly, and it is often burdensome for parents that are doing it alone or primarily alone. Thus, when parents split due to divorce or a breakup, it is important...
Back child support could take away your tax return
For those non-custodial parents who have a child support order to pay, you know there are consequences of non-payment. One such consequence that is not well known is that your federal tax refund can be intercepted to pay back child support. The Federal Income Tax...
What are the advantages of legal separation in California?
When a married couple is going through tough times, they often have to decide whether to stay together and work on the marriage or get a divorce. In California, there is a third option called legal separation. Legal separation is best suited for spouses who have...
Unique child support issues can affect high-earners
Like other states, California’s courts will calculate their child support orders based on a set formula. In many cases, this makes the calculation of a child support order relatively simple. However, for those parents in the Manhattan Beach area who are privileged to...