Calculating Child Support Under California Guidelines By Sandra McCarthy|August 17th, 2020|Family Law| Did you know that life circumstances such as income and even overtime have a direct effect on California guideline child support orders? In fact, the court uses this and other important information to determine which parent will have to pay, and how much. Read on to learn what else they consider when making support orders, and how your life situation will affect the outcome. Read More 2
Modifying Child Support Orders in California By Sandra McCarthy|June 3rd, 2020|Family Law| If you've experienced a change in personal circumstances that affects your ability to pay child support, you may want to modify your current child support order. Read on to learn what the court considers when modifying child support orders, and how A People's Choice can help. Read More Comments Off on Modifying Child Support Orders in California
California Child Support: A Parent’s Guide By Sandra McCarthy|June 2nd, 2020|Family Law| According to California law, every child has the right to receive financial support from both legal parents. If the parents do not live together and the children divide their time between their parents, then the goal is for the children to have the same standard of living in both households. The amount of California child support is based on each parent’s income, how many days per year the children spend with each parent, and certain necessary expenses. You do not need a lawyer to get a court order for child support. A more affordable option is to have a registered legal document assistant prepare your child support forms. Read More Comments Off on California Child Support: A Parent’s Guide
Establishing Paternity and Child Support Orders in California By Sandra McCarthy|May 27th, 2020|Family Law| Raising a child is expensive, and doing so on your own is often not financially feasible. Therefore, many single parents must establish a paternity and child support order in California. While this process is complicated and involves many steps, you do not necessarily need to hire an attorney to complete it. Contact A People's Choice today to learn more. Read More Comments Off on Establishing Paternity and Child Support Orders in California
How To Collect Child Support Arrears By Sandra McCarthy|May 27th, 2020|Family Law| Collecting child support arrears, or child support owed to you, is often a complicated and lengthy process. Thankfully, you have several options available to help you. For example, the Department of Child Support Services is available in the state of California. However, for a faster option, consider working with a registered legal document assistant like A People's Choice. Read More 8
What is California’s Child Support Guideline? By Sandra McCarthy|April 20th, 2020|Family Law| If you are looking to learn more about child support laws in California, it's important to first understand the California Child Support Guideline. Read on to discover how the child support guideline will affect your payments, and how A People's Choice can help you settle payments outside of court. Read More Comments Off on What is California’s Child Support Guideline?
California Mandatory Child Support Add-Ons By Sandra McCarthy|September 2nd, 2018|Family Law| Have you ever heard the expression "California Mandatory Child Support Add-ons". If so, you may not understand what this means. Under California child support laws, both parents are required, to financially support their children until they reach 18 years of age. Most people understand what the words "child support" mean. California child support laws allow the court to consider different factors in deciding how much money each parent is required to contribute to care for their child. Here is what you need to know about California Mandatory Child Support Add-ons. Read More Comments Off on California Mandatory Child Support Add-Ons
The Connection Between Visitation and Child Support By Sandra McCarthy|August 4th, 2018|Family Law| What is the connection between visitation and child support? In a nutshell, the more time a parent spends with his/her child, the less financial contribution they will need to provide to the other parent. On the other hand, the more time a parent spends away from his/her child, the more financial support he/she will need to provide to the other parent. Read More Comments Off on The Connection Between Visitation and Child Support
How to Register a Foreign Child Support Order in California By Sandra McCarthy|December 30th, 2017|Family Law| Learn how to register a foreign child support order in California. When you register a foreign child support order in California, the California court will have the power to collect and enforce the child support order of another state. Here are the steps to register a foreign child support order in California. Read More Comments Off on How to Register a Foreign Child Support Order in California
Understand and Compare the Differences Between Child Support and Family Support in California By Sandra McCarthy|October 22nd, 2017|Family Law| When you compare California child support and family support, it is important to understand not only how they are calculated, but also what the different tax consequences are for each. Read More Comments Off on Understand and Compare the Differences Between Child Support and Family Support in California
Child Support Laws in California – Is Child Support Mandatory? By Sandra McCarthy|July 9th, 2017|Family Law| Child support is a commonly disputed issue in a divorce or paternity action. On the negative side, some parents proactively seek to limit the non-custodial parent’s timeshare. This action is taken to get more child support. Some parents, however, try to game the system by under reporting their income. This ploy is in attempt to [...] Read More 8
Child Support For Special Needs Children By Sandra McCarthy|January 20th, 2017|Family Law, Probate| Child support for special needs children - not a topic that most families are faced having to discuss, however approximately 20% of couples have at least one special needs child. California courts require parents to financially support their special needs child (regardless of their age). An order of child support for special needs children may [...] Read More Comments Off on Child Support For Special Needs Children
Child Support By Sandra McCarthy|April 15th, 2014| Child Support in California Child support in California is the amount of money that a court orders one parent to pay to the other parent every month to provide support for their child. California provides guidelines for the calculation of child support which takes into consideration the ratio of time each parent spends with [...] Read More 0
How can I obtain a child custody and support order? By Sandra McCarthy|January 15th, 2021|Divorce FAQs| Either party can file a Request for Order to have the court make a temporary child custody, visitation and/or support order. This triggers the court scheduling a mandatory mediation sessions. Some courts also require the parties to attend a pre-mediation class or a parenting class. Most child custody disputes are settled through the mediation process. [...] Read More Comments Off on How can I obtain a child custody and support order?
Child Custody and Support in Military Divorce By Sandra McCarthy|October 14th, 2020|Divorce| Military divorce is often complicated by one spouse's potential deployment and active duty status. Read on to learn how military service impacts child custody and support orders during divorce. Then, discover free resources to help your military divorce run smoothly. Read More Comments Off on Child Custody and Support in Military Divorce
Spousal Support Guidelines By Sandra McCarthy|March 14th, 2024|Divorce FAQs| Temporary support is generally calculated using a formula. When determining long-term spousal support, the court does not rely on a specific “formula” to calculate support but rather looks at several other factors such as: Standard of Living – This refers to the couple's standard of living during their marriage. When determining support, the court will [...] Read More 0
Types of Spousal Support By Sandra McCarthy|March 14th, 2024|Divorce FAQs| Temporary support: The court can order temporary support based on the short-term needs of one spouse and the other spouse’s ability to pay. A temporary support order may last until the couple’s divorce is finalized or until some specified time in the short-term future. Often, these orders are to assist one spouse in getting back [...] Read More 0
How Spousal Support is Calculated By Sandra McCarthy|March 14th, 2024|Divorce FAQs| Spousal support is set out in California Family Code Sections 4320-4326 and 4330-4339. These sections outline how courts may order support and under what circumstances. Courts often use what is known as a “guideline formula” when calculating both child and spousal support. This formula is based on several factors, including the net income of both parties [...] Read More 0
Seven Ex-Wives, Three Surviving Children: Who Inherits Larry King’s $50M Fortune? By Sandra McCarthy|January 29th, 2021|Probate, Estate Planning| It’s no exaggeration to say “Larry King” is a household name. King was an enduring on-air personality known for his celebrity interviews and topical discussions. The 87-year-old nationally syndicated radio host was a nightly fixture on CNN, where he conducted an estimated 50,000 on-air interviews from 1985 through 2010. King had an illustrious career [...] Read More Comments Off on Seven Ex-Wives, Three Surviving Children: Who Inherits Larry King’s $50M Fortune?
My spouse cheated. Do I have to still pay support? By Sandra McCarthy|January 19th, 2021|Divorce FAQs, Divorce Column 2| The faithfulness of a spouse generally has no bearing on child or spousal support. California family law requires both parents to pay child support. However, one parent may be required to pay more support than the other if he/she earns more money and spends less time with the child. Read More Comments Off on My spouse cheated. Do I have to still pay support?