In legal matters involving children, such as a paternity action or a divorce, child support is a key concern. The decisions you make about child support now can affect your family for years to come. An experienced Orange County child support lawyer can help you make informed decisions regarding you and your family's future.
At the Law Offices of David P. Schwarz, we help clients with child support issues in California. Whether you need help during a divorce, in a paternity action or a separate child support action, we can provide you with knowledgeable guidance and trusted representation throughout your case.
To learn more about child support, contact an attorney online, by calling 714-361-9875 or call us toll free at 877-387-7112. We are available by appointment on weekends and in the evening.
How Is Child Support Calculated?
In California, the child support guidelines act as a formula to help courts determine the amount of child support to award. Under the guidelines, child support is calculated by looking at a number of factors, including:
- The income of both parents
- The level of responsibility each parent has for the child by looking at child custody and visitation arrangements
- The best interests of the child
- Special needs of the child
At our firm, we can give you a straightforward assessment of your child support case. Looking to the guidelines we can help you understand the amount of child support you are likely to receive or pay under the law. We will work with you to see if a special exception can be made and help you pursue a child support agreement that works for you and your family.
Modifications to Child Support and Enforcement of Support Orders
Over time, situations can change. If there has been a substantial change in circumstances regarding your ability to pay child support, we can help you seek to modify your child support order. For example, unemployment, a reduction in pay or a change in visitation may allow you to modify your child support order.
If you need help enforcing a child support order, we can help you. We will work to bring a contempt action and we can work through the Department of Child Support Services to hold the other parent accountable for his or her nonpayment through wage garnishment or jail time.
Contact a California Child Support Guidelines Lawyer
Contact us online, by calling 714-361-9875 or call us toll free at 877-387-7112 to discuss your child support case with an attorney at our firm.
