Child Support
What is child support?
Child support is a legal obligation of the non-custodial parent to pay to the custodial parent expenses necessary for the child’s rearing. It is for the best interest of the child. Child support has priority over the spousal or partner support. Spousal support is considered after child support has been provided. Child support is based on the finances of the parents. A child support order transfers a part of one parent’s income to the other parent for the support of the child. You need an attorney to negotiate child support and spousal support.
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What does a child support order include?
A child support order includes when and how much a parent will contibute for the support of the child. A child support order is part of the divorce judgment. Child support is often as contentious as child custody. How much is paid and how much is received are issues that can slow down the divorce process significantly and add to the anxiety of parents, whatever side of the equation they are on.
The state of California has developed child support guidelines that are based on the incomes of both parents and other considerations. The goal of these guidelines is to simplify the calculation of child support. The guideline amounts are mandatory.
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Who will verify the accuracy of incomes for child support calculations?
When calculating child support, both parents must report their income and assets accurately. Child support is based on actual current income. Using the child support calculator requires accuracy in reporting income and assets. One of the biggest problems is determining the actual income and sources of funds. Spouses often try to hide part of their earnings by making expensive purchases or placing some of their earnings in accounts they hope can be hidden. Obtaining the correct facts often requires a subpoena to determine true income. If the court find that a spouse has voluntarily reduced income, the support can be based on the spouse ’s earning ability. Mrs. Lee has many years of experience dealing effectively with these issues.
Can a child support order be modified?
A child support order can be modified. Californian child support guidelines’ amounts are mandatory. In some cases, they work well. However, in other instances, the routine application of child support guidelines leaves one party financially challenged or the other party unable to support the children because of inadequate child support. The child support order has to be modified. Attorney at Law Christie Lee has also been successful in securing modifications of support orders when circumstances, such as a job loss, illness or remarriage, change the calculations for enforcing child support payments.
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