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...
Child Support
3 Methods of Diffusing High Conflict Co-Parenting
Co-parenting is difficult in many cases, but in some cases, it is so difficult that it is described as high conflict. High conflict co-parenting takes its toll on the co-parents, the children, and the families involved. It can take time to discover healthy ways to...
What To Do When You Aren’t Receiving Ordered Child Support
If there is a court order for child support, whether the divorce is final or not, the parent designated as the recipient parent can enforce the order if the other parent is not paying on time or does not provide child support payment in accordance with the court...
How A Divorced Dad Can Make A “Home” for His Kids
Going through a divorce is never easy, and becoming a single dad is even harder. You should try your best to make sure that your kids feel perfectly at home at your home. Take these steps to ensure that your children feel relaxed and at home while they are staying...
The Concept of ‘Jackson Credit’ for Child Support in California
There have been instances in California divorces where one parent has ended up giving 100% of his/her time for child support despite being granted equal child support in the court. Usually, the parent who takes care of the child for the majority of time should pay...
What To Know About Retroactive Child Support
The meaning of retroactive child support is that the concerned child support order is not simply a prospective one but is a retroactive one. In other words, the retroactive child support is a kind of child support which begins on a past date. Rules and petition...
Tips On Dealing With Back Child Support Arrears
There are several real life instances wherein a parent falls behind on his monthly child support payments due to various factors, resulting in the accumulation of a hefty back child support debt. Due to the enormous interest on the unpaid amount, the debt culminates...
A Guide To Derivative Social Security Benefits And Child Support In California
Derivative Social Security benefits and its impact on child support is important irrespective of whether the parents are going through a divorce or not. This topic is one that is intriguing and yet not completely comprehended by married or unmarried parents. This blog...
How is Bonus Income Treated with Regard to Spousal and Child Support in California?
If you are a spouse in a divorce proceeding, how can you make sure you are paid a fair and equitable share of bonus income? How can the spouse paying support avoid overpaying? The main issue is that bonus income is discretionary and rarely known until it is paid. If a...
Major Factors Used in Calculating Child Support in California
California uses a child support guideline formula to determine the appropriate amounts owed to the custodial parent. This guideline depends heavily on net income and the amount of time each parent spends with the child or children. The California Family Court looks at...