Challenging Guideline Child Support for High-Income Earners

Challenging Guideline Child Support for High-Income Earners

Child support in California is determined by a statewide uniform guideline intended to ensure the financial needs of children are …

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Calculating Support with Fluctuating Income

Calculating Support with Fluctuating Income

How does the court calculate support when the payor’s income fluctuates from year to year?   In most cases, the …

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What is an Ostler/Smith Order?

What is an Ostler/Smith Order?

An Ostler/Smith or Smith/Ostler Order is an additional child support or spousal support order that accounts for when the income …

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How is a Vocational Evaluation Used in a Divorce?

How is a Vocational Evaluation Used in a Divorce?

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: What You Need to Know About the Child Tax Credit

The American Rescue Plan: What You Need to Know About the Child Tax Credit

The American Rescue Plan signed into law on March 11, 2021, provides qualifying families with additional financial relief including, temporarily …

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Can Family Law Courts Assign Income for Child or Spousal Support?

Can Family Law Courts Assign Income for Child or Spousal Support?

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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Don’t Wait to File a Modification of Support

Don’t Wait to File a Modification of Support

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.

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CHILD SUPPORT IN CALIFORNIA: CHALLENGING THE GUIDELINE

CHILD SUPPORT IN CALIFORNIA: CHALLENGING THE GUIDELINE

Simply stated, payment of child support is meant to ensure the financial needs of children are being met by each …

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Adult Child Support

Adult Child Support

Many children suffer from disabilities and since April is Autism Awareness Month, this article will look at whether or not …

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Will I Still Have To Pay Support If My Income Decreases?

Will I Still Have To Pay Support If My Income Decreases?

Spouses who have been ordered to pay child or spousal support sometimes wonder if they can find relief from making …

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