Is It Illegal to Not Pay Child Support in CA?
Regardless of whether the parents are in a relationship, they have a legal responsibility to provide for their children. When a court issues a child support order, the order is legally binding. Failing to comply with a child support order could result in numerous penalties, including criminal contempt of court. Contact a Los Angeles child […]
MoreHow Long Do You Have to Pay Alimony?
Alimony, also known as spousal support, is a payment (typically a series of payments) from one spouse to another, incident to a divorce. Such an arrangement makes sense under certain circumstances. Suppose, for example, that two college students marry. One spouse quits school to support the other spouse while they attend medical school. One spouse […]
MoreWhat Are the Penalties for Missing Child Support Payments in California?
Most parents prioritize providing for their children. When parents are divorced, separated, or were never married, the court sometimes has to intervene and impose an order of child support against one of the parents–usually the parent who is not the primary caretaker of the child. For many parents subject to an order of child support, […]
MoreHow To Legally Avoid Paying Child Support in California
Regardless of the relationship status between parents, they have a legal obligation to financially support their children. California child support laws require parents to pay child support for their children until they turn 18 years old (19 years old if they are still in high school). However, what happens when a parent cannot afford to […]
MoreHow Is Child Support Calculated in California and Who May Be Required To Pay?
California uses statewide uniform child support guidelines for calculating the child support obligation a parent must pay. California Child Support Services provides an online child support calculator. The child support calculator uses a mandatory formula to calculate the child support obligation of each parent. Generally, the guidelines consider several factors including, but not limited to: […]
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