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California adopted a Uniform Child Support Guideline which took effect in 1992. The Guideline placed the interests of children as …

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On October 21, 2004, the state of California was faced for the first time with the question of whether an …

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

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A California Appellate court recently affirmed a trial court decision to impute a father’s rental income (based on the fair …

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Denise C. appealed the trial court order requiring her former spouse, Kevin, to pay less monthly child support than required …

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In a recent paternity case, justice prevailed over procedure. In 1996, the County filed a complaint to establish the paternity …

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There are many parties to a dissolution who have obtained an order for support but are receiving nothing because the …

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The case of Moss v. Superior Court, recently decided by the California Supreme Court, involved Brent Moss, who had been …

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Providing opportunities for children to practice self-control and to learn about saving will help them mature into adults who understand …

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

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Trial Courts may consider earnings capacity of a parent when calculating child support. The most recent case on this issue …

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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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