Child Support
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Palmdale Child Support Attorney
Pursuing the Best Interests of Your Family
Child support refers to the amount of money that the court can order one parent to provide to the other upon divorce for the upkeep of the child. If you would like to resolve an issue involving child support, our Palmdale divorce lawyer can help you through each step of your case. At the Law Offices of John C. Bigler, we are dedicated to providing clients with the legal attention they need. During a case evaluation, we determine their goals for child support and pursue that end result.
Child Support Payments in California
Payments can be made once every month for support of one or multiple children. Payments are often made until the child turns 18 or 19 as long as he or she meets the following requirements:
- Is in school full time
- Lives at home
- Cannot support himself / herself
If both parents agree to a longer support period, this can be ordered or approved by the court. In some cases, the court may order both parents to continue to support the child if he or she is a disabled adult and is not self-supporting.
How Child Support Orders Are Enforced
After a child support order has been established, it is important to ensure that payments are made on time and in full. Unfortunately, not all parents comply with their child support obligations, which can cause financial hardship for the custodial parent and the child. Our experienced Palmdale child support lawyers can help enforce court orders and hold non-paying parents accountable.
Some ways we can help enforce child support orders include:
- Filing a motion for contempt: If a parent fails to make child support payments, we can file a motion for contempt with the court. This can result in penalties such as wage garnishment, suspension of driver's license, or even jail time.
- Seeking wage garnishment: We can also seek a wage garnishment order, which requires the non-paying parent's employer to deduct child support payments from their paycheck and send them directly to the custodial parent.
- Intercepting tax refunds: In certain situations, we can intercept a non-paying parent's tax refund and apply it towards their child support debt.
Contact a Palmdale Child Support Lawyer Today
At the Law Offices of John C. Bigler, we understand the importance of child support payments and will work tirelessly to ensure that your family receives the financial support it deserves. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with a skilled Palmdale child support lawyer.
How is child support determined?
California determines child support orders based on specific guidelines. Determining which parent will receive child support and how much is based on several factors. The judge can determine support based on evaluating the following:
- The income of both parents
- The health insurance of both parents
- The tax filing status of each parent
- The number of children
- The type of child custody award
When trying to obtain child support, you will likely need a strong and experienced Palmdale divorce lawyer to assist you. Under California's Agnos Minimum Child Support Standards Act, noncustodial parents can be required to pay the minimum amount of payments to provide the child with assistance with medical and educational needs.
Contact our firm to schedule an assessment of your child support case today! Our Palmdale child support attorney is ready to discuss your case!
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