Child support in California is determined by a statewide uniform guideline intended to ensure the financial needs of children are …
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Child support in California is determined by a statewide uniform guideline intended to ensure the financial needs of children are …
Continue reading “Challenging Guideline Child Support for High-Income Earners”
How does the court calculate support when the payor’s income fluctuates from year to year? In most cases, the …
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An Ostler/Smith or Smith/Ostler Order is an additional child support or spousal support order that accounts for when the income …
When calculating spousal support, the Court reviews several factors, including the parties’ earning capacity. But what if a party is …
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The American Rescue Plan signed into law on March 11, 2021, provides qualifying families with additional financial relief including, temporarily …
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One of the primary factors in determining the amount of child support or spousal support is each party’s income. Unfortunately, there …
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If your income has been affected by the public health crisis, you can file for a modification of child support and or spousal support now. It is imperative to file for a modification of support soon after a job loss or significant pay reduction because the Court can’t back-date modifications.
Simply stated, payment of child support is meant to ensure the financial needs of children are being met by each …
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Many children suffer from disabilities and since April is Autism Awareness Month, this article will look at whether or not …
Spouses who have been ordered to pay child or spousal support sometimes wonder if they can find relief from making …
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