Divorce With Respect
When a marriage ends in a divorce, part of the divorce settlement will often include child support payments. This is an amount paid by the non-custodial parent for the purpose of meeting the child’s day-to-day needs like food, shelter, education and healthcare. A...
Every parent has a legal and moral duty to care and provide for their child until they attain the age of self-dependence. And most parents treat this responsibility with the seriousness it deserves regardless of whether they are married, separated or divorced. When a...
You’ve made some mistakes, and you’re going to jail for a little while – which means you definitely will not be making your child support payments any time soon. That does not mean your child support obligation ends or even that it gets suspended while you are behind...
Trying to raise your children on one income after a divorce isn't easy. In fact, it might not even be possible with the high cost of housing in Sacramento. Only with child support do you have a chance of covering all of the costs that come with raising healthy, happy...
Trying to raise your children on one income after a divorce isn’t easy. In fact, it might not even be possible with the high cost of housing in Sacramento. Only with child support do you have a chance of covering all of the costs that come with raising healthy, happy...
Regardless of the amount of legal custody each person has, both parents are financially responsible for the financial upbringing of their children. Following a divorce, you may experience financial difficulties. This issue is especially prevalent if you are the parent...
If you pay or receive child support, then the chances are good that you have had some issues with the system. According to NPR, the child support system has not changed and evolved properly as society, families and the economy have changed, leaving the system...
If you have recently lost your job or experienced a reduction in income, you may be struggling to pay your monthly bills. While delinquency with some of your regular expenses may not be too much of a concern, you do not want to fall behind with your child support...
When parents divorce in California, both remain responsible for financially supporting their minor children. The state uses established guidelines to determine which parent should pay child support and the monthly payment amount. Learn about the factors that...
There are ways for California State and Federal family laws to enforce child support payments. There are strict penalties for parents who do not adhere to court orders, including wage garnishments or even freezing the delinquent parent’s bank accounts. Child support...
