Paternity law often sits at the crossroads of fairness to parents and protection for children. In 2004, the California Court …

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Years ago, when I was Bar Mitzvahed, the accepted way to begin your speech in the synagogue was “Today I …

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Child support in California is not limited to wages or employment-based income. Courts have the authority to consider broader financial …

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Paternity cases carry enormous weight in family law because they affect both the rights of children and the responsibilities of …

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When a party fails to pay court-ordered child, spousal, or family support, contempt of court is a powerful legal remedy …

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Navigating child support modifications in California can be challenging, especially when a parent’s financial circumstances change significantly. California law holds …

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It’s called a “fairness act” because of the unfairness of child support enforcement laws heaped upon a parent who pays …

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Q: Do you pay taxes on child support? A: No, you don’t claim child support you receive as income.   …

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Child support is governed by the formula in the Statewide Uniform Guidelines For Child Support. However, it is possible to …

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When Governor Gray Davis signed AB 196 into law, he created a new state agency in charge of centralizing the …

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