I Have A Child From A Different Relationship Who Lives With Me And I Fully Support. Will The Court Consider This Fact When Calculating Child Support? [Family Code Section 4071]
I Have A Child From A Different Relationship Who Lives With Me And I Fully Support. Will The Court Consider This Fact When Calculating Child Support? [Family Code Section 4071]
Although calculating child support may seem like a simple process, it is actually very detailed and complex. When calculating child support, the California Family Code not only does the judge consider the custodial time and gross monthly income each parent has, but also a number other factors, including the hardships suffered by either parent. When dealing with a child support matter, it is important that you get essential advice from…
Read MoreHow can a domestic violence attorney help me gain custody of my child? (Family Code section 3044)
A Wallin & Klarich domestic violence attorney can help you gain physical custody of your children by guiding you through the complex child custody process. The court will categorize your custody case as a domestic violence matter if you committed an act of domestic violence against the other party or children in the past five years. Child Custody in Domestic Violence Cases Under Family Code section 3044, when a child…
Read MoreHow will my property be divided during my divorce? (Family Law Code section 2010)
For couples getting a divorce, the legal proceedings of dividing property in California can be a complicated and overwhelming task. Under California Family Code section 2010, the court has the power to determine the division of property between the parties. However, you may negotiate the terms of the property division with your spouse before having to go to court. The attorneys at Wallin & Klarich have successfully helped clients obtain…
Read MoreWhat do I need to know about child support debt arrears?
When the court orders a parent to pay child support and that parent fails to make the payments or only partially makes the payments, the past due child support or child support debt is termed as in “arrears.” Reducing or Negotiating Child Support Arrears Depending on whom you owe money to, your child support debt arrears or debt can be reduced or negotiated. In most cases, arrears owed to the…
Read MoreI want to increase my stepparent visitation rights, how can a family lawyer help me? (California Family Code section 3101)
Stepparent visitation is a complex family law matter. Although modifying a denial of stepparent visitation rights is not possible, modifying an order to increase or decrease visitation time is possible. As a stepparent, it is important to understand that obtaining increased visitation rights with a stepchild is not a simple process. The preferences of the biological parents will take precedence and may limit the amount of visitation time you may…
Read MoreHow Can A San Bernardino Child Dependency Attorney Help Me Get My Children Back
The child dependency process is incredibly complex. An experienced Wallin & Klarich child dependency attorney in San Bernardino can explain the process to you and help you through this difficult time. Cases that involve drug use by parents require the assistance of knowledgeable attorneys who know how to delicately handle the situation in front of the judge. If you live in San Bernardino and your children were removed because of…
Read MoreDo I Have to Pay Child Support If I Have 50/50 Custody with the Other Parent? (Family Code Section 4055)
Child support issues require a lot of work. They involve a lot of laws that most people do not consider. One of these laws is how custodial time of the child and a party's gross income affects the amount a parent will have to pay in child support. For any child support matter, it is important to have a trustworthy and experienced attorney on your side making sure you obtain…
Read MoreCan a Victorville spousal support attorney help me reduce the amount I am ordered to pay? Family Code 4320.
To help you reduce your spousal support obligation, your Wallin & Klarich Victorville Spousal Support Attorney can assist you with requesting a spousal support modification. In order to successfully modify your spousal support, you must show a material change of circumstances since the time that your present spousal support was ordered. After reviewing the facts of your case, your knowledgeable Wallin & Klarich attorney can determine whether you qualify for…
Read MoreHow can a Riverside spousal support attorney help me collect spousal support payments from my ex-husband? (California Family Code Section 4320, 4330, and 4321)
Like child support orders, spousal support orders are not self-enforcing. This means that if your ex-husband fails to pay court-ordered spousal support, you need to take action immediately. Hiring an experienced Riverside spousal support attorney from Wallin & Klarich is essential to collecting the spousal support payments that you are owed. Enforcement by finding your ex-husband in contempt If your ex-husband fails to comply with a court order to pay…
Read MoreWhat Does Joint Legal Custody Mean? (Family Code Sections 3003 and 3083)
Child custody is generally the most contested issue in family law cases. This is generally due to the fact that child custody is a highly emotional area of law since it involves your children and your parental rights. As a parent going through a child custody dispute, it is crucial to fully understand your legal rights and to have an attorney who you can trust to fight for you. Definition…
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