Child support is crucial in meeting a child's needs after a divorce. The California Child Support Services department can enforce child support orders. It also handles cases of parents who delay paying child support. Your co-parent may fall into this category. If this...
Child Support
Reasons why you should consider mediation for your divorce
The process of divorce and child custody is challenging for any couple to go through. Especially when assets and children are involved, it is crucial to understand the process and what is coming if you divorce your spouse through the traditional court system....
What are the risks of requesting a child support modification?
Often, custodial parents want to modify their child support order because they have suffered a financial crisis or a loss of income. Many non-custodial parents need a modification for the same reasons. California family courts understand that circumstances can change...
What can happen if a parent fails to pay child support?
The California economy has seen better days. Everyone has financial hardships that affect their and their loved ones’ lives. Some people ignore these hardships, hoping they will resolve themselves. Unfortunately, this approach usually worsens an already unfavorable...
Can you use child support for Christmas presents?
It’s the holiday season, and people everywhere are feeling the financial pinch -- parents most of all. It can be a struggle to pull enough out of the monthly budget to make sure that your kids have gifts under their tree. Can child support be used to buy Christmas...
What happens if your ex stops paying child support?
Raising a child is incredibly expensive, and both parents should play an active role in their child's support. Fulfilling your parental responsibilities involves not only spending time with your child but also providing for their practical and financial needs. Even...