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I Have To Pay Child Support, Even If I Have No Income?
Most divorcing couples who have minor children at the time of commencement of their divorce proceedings, share the common concern …
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Enforcing Child Support Orders Through Contempt Proceedings
Parties in a pending or post-dissolution environment who have obtained a child support order often do not receive payments due …
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Can You Recover Child Support After Paternity Fraud
Paternity law often sits at the crossroads of fairness to parents and protection for children. In 2004, the California Court …
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Understanding Child Support End Dates
Years ago, when I was Bar Mitzvahed, the accepted way to begin your speech in the synagogue was “Today I …
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Imputed Income From Assets in California Child Support
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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How to Vacate a Wrongful Child Support Judgment
Paternity cases carry enormous weight in family law because they affect both the rights of children and the responsibilities of …
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Contempt of Court: How to Enforce Child and Spousal Support Orders in California
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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Child Support Modification: What To Do When A Parents’ Income Changes
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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Child Support Enforcement Fairness Act Of 2000
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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