You Deserve a Fair Child Support Agreement – and We Can Help
Posted on: August 25, 2021
Both parents are required by California law to contribute to their child’s basic necessities, which include housing, education, health care, clothes, and more. Regrettably, not all parents live up to this expectation.
Even if parents agree to split childcare costs, they may differ on how much each parent should contribute. Fortunately, the Family Court has the authority to issue and enforce child support orders, clarifying each parent’s obligations and ensuring that the kid receives the financial assistance they require and deserve. Keep reading to learn more and then contact Law Office of Michael L. Fell at (949) 585-9055 for a free legal consultation.
We will assist you in your fight for equal child support
Child support in California is calculated using a technique known as the Guideline Calculation Formula. This formula considers a number of aspects of your family’s condition, including:
- The amount of time a kid spends with each parent
- Each parent’s gross income
- Each parent’s tax filing status
- The expense of child care
We will thoroughly evaluate the facts of your case as your child support attorney and assist you understand what amount of support is fair and justifiable for you to seek. We can then assist you in gathering the required evidence to back up your claim and offer you the best opportunity of accomplishing your objectives.
Do you require assistance with late child support payments?
Late payments, whether you are the parent receiving child support or the one providing it, may be a major issue. Fortunately, as your child support lawyer, we can assist you in any situation.
We can assist you in pursuing legal action against your co-parent if you are due child support. For example, we may be able to have their income garnished or find other ways to bring their child support arrears current with the help of the court. The court may also take disciplinary action against them, such as suspending their driver’s license.
If you are experiencing difficulties paying your child support, you should speak with an attorney as soon as possible. In the event of a temporary difficulty, we can assist you in developing a plan with your local child support agency to allow you to catch up on what you owe. We can assist you in petitioning for a modification of your child support arrangement to permanently lower your payments if you have lost your employment or suffered any other permanent loss in your capacity to pay support.
Call now to find out more
Please do not hesitate to call Law Office of Michael L. Fell at (949) 585-9055 if you require representation or guidance regarding a child support matter. Michelle L. Tran, our experienced family law attorney, will be delighted to schedule a free initial consultation with you.
