California Child Support Payment Calculation: How to Get the Help you Need
California Child Support Payment Calculation: How to Get the Help you Need
Do you feel that the other parent of your child is not paying you enough child support each month? Or, do you feel that you are paying too much in child support? If you’ve never had a qualified family law attorney assist you in calculating child support, the answer to either of these questions is probably a solid "yes." The amount of child support in California to be paid is…
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The California Courts: Self Help Center has a section on it’s website about getting your first support order in California for different scenarios, like child or spousal support. California Child Support Orders Whether or not you are married or involved in a domestic partnership (as defined by California Law) will determine what type of case you will start with the courts. The only individuals who can start a child support…
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A recent article in covered the historic Iowa Supreme Court ruling that marriage no longer is limited to one man, one woman. The unanimous 69-page decision maintains a church’s right to decide who can be married under its roof, but it runs counter to the expressed opinion of a majority of Iowans who believe marriage is defined as the union of one man and one woman. Iowa is one of…
Read MoreTips on Helping Your Child Cope With Divorce
An article by Rafael Richman, Ph.D. details twelve tips on how to tell your children about divorce. Divorce in California can be devastating emotionally, not only for the married couple but also for the family unit that is being forever altered by the decision. The tips listed and detailed in the full article are: Choose an appropriate time and place for your conversation. Expect that when you disclose that you…
Read MoreCalifornia Divorce in Tough Economic Times
More Than Ever You Need a California Divorce Lawyer That Knows the Law Times are hard for everyone these days. Jobs are in peril. Money is tight. Home values are declining. Tensions are rising. Anxiety is building up. The effects these economic times are having on California divorce cases are immeasurable. For example, look at housing prices. Many people find themselves in a situation where one spouse bought their home…
Read MoreDavid Caruso’s Family Law Disputes Lead to Accusations of False Claims
Someone Has Made a False Claim against Me, and I Need a Criminal Defense Attorney to Fight It David Caruso's ex-girlfriend is seeking more than $1.2 million and a house she says the CSI: Miami star promised her. Liza Marquez sued Caruso in court on Thursday, claiming he promised to support her even after their nearly four-year relationship ended. In her complaint, Marquez paints Caruso as a possessive, jealous boyfriend…
Read MoreAdultery and Divorce in California
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Read MoreCalifornia Grandparent Custody and Visitation Rights
Do you know your visitation rights as a grandparent? Why you need a family law attorney In society today, it is more common to hear the Grandparents serving as not only Grandparents, but as referees as well. Grandparents have become the ultimate security blanket not only for their children but their grandchildren as well. It is difficult to hear the word "divorce," but it can be heart-breaking to know how…
Read MoreDivorce in California Requires Cooperation
If my spouse wants a divorce and I don’t, do I still need to hire a divorce attorney? You’ve tried counseling, and tried to make the marriage work, but your spouse is unhappy despite everything you do. Your spouse does not want to remain married to you. After all your efforts, has your spouse talked about seeking a divorce in California even after you’ve expressed the desire to remain married?…
Read MoreChild Support and the Economy: When Do I Need An Attorney?
During these tough economic times, if you’ve lost your job or your income has dwindled due to less work hours, you may be able to modify your child support. To modify your support you will need to file an Order to Show Cause for modification of child support with the court. You will need to: Provide proof that your income has changed (copy of your last three pay check stubs…
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