The case of State of Oregon v. Vargas, decided March 24, 1999, involved the Appeal of an Order requiring Mr. …

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California adopted the Uniform Child Support Guideline in 1992 to establish consistency and fairness in child support determinations. The guideline …

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Many people are under the mistaken impression that child support is a fixed amount when, in fact, the rate one …

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Child support is one of the most critical issues in family law, and California addresses it through the Statewide Uniform …

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Moss v. Superior Court is a pivotal case decided by the California Supreme Court that clarified critical aspects of contempt …

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After trial, the Court ordered Bruce Shandler to pay to his former wife, Lana Shandler, child support of $3,000.00 per …

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In prior articles, I have referenced the potential to have child support ordered when there is not a biological link …

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Financial literacy is a critical life skill that empowers individuals to make informed decisions about budgeting, saving, and spending. For …

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The California legislature adopted an algebraic formula to calculate child support on July 1, 1992. The child support resulting from …

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