When you become a parent, it is your legal and moral duty to care for your child until they can be self-dependence. And most parents take up this responsibility without the involvement of third parties. But when there is a breakdown in the parents’ relationship...
Attorney Gerald Maggio
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Child Support
Can your ex tell you how to spend child support payments?
You and your ex-spouse have a contentious relationship, and you’ve always found them controlling. Now that you’re co-parenting, things haven’t exactly improved. In fact, your ex-spouse is demanding that you “prove” that you’re using the child support that they pay...
What happens if my ex won’t pay child support?
You finished the complicated and emotionally exhausting process of filing for divorce. Everything is settled, and your parenting plan is in place so you and your ex both understand the custody arrangement. You finally start to feel like you can begin to move forward...
Joint Custody and Child Support: Who Pays Who?
When parents are awarded joint custody in Orange County California divorces, child support can be tricky. The legalese and extensive negotiations can seem complex. Parents can spend a lot of time worrying about whether or not their child support order is fair and...
Can California Parents Agree to Waive Child Support Payments?
Is it okay for an Orange County, California parent to waive child support? This question comes up regularly amongst divorced and divorcing parents. According to California Family Code, when the support of a minor child is at issue, the court has the power to order...
What is a Parallel Parenting Plan and When is it a Good Idea?
Some divorced parents have no trouble interacting when necessary. They don’t have any problem discussing their child’s schedule, attending parent-teacher conferences side by side or calmly presenting differing opinions on important issues related to raising their...
Typical California Divorce Settlements About Child Support
Every family law case is unique, but there are specific terms that will apply to many cases and frequently appear in typical divorce settlements in California. Each divorce case has different facts, but there are standard terms that overlap. Knowing these common terms...
Can a Prenuptial Agreement Dictate Child Support Payments?
Modern couples planning their marriage often find that prenuptial agreements are useful tools. They are especially helpful when one or both individuals entering marriage have significant assets to protect. One common mistake couples make when entering prenuptial...
California Child Support: When Do Child Support Payments End?
California law states that children have the right to be supported financially by both of their parents. When necessary the court will order child support obligations per the law with payments intended to provide the child with necessities like housing, food,...
Preparing for the Typical Child Support Add-Ons
Parents are obligated to provide for their children’s basic support. In addition to basic support and in accordance with the Child Support Standards Act guidelines, parents are also obligated to pay pro-rata shares of “Mandatory Add-On Expenses.” Examples of mandatory...