Orange County Child Support Lawyer
Paying Child Support in Orange County, California
Child support is a financial obligation that must be paid by a non-custodial parent to the custodial parent for the care and support of a child. The non-custodial parent is the parent who the child spends less time with and the parent who is often the one not awarded physical custody. In order for child support payments to be established, the paternity of the child must be proven to the family law courts either by a paternity test or the father’s own admittance. How much a parent will then pay in child support, or the child support cost, will then be determined during a child custody case or through the aid of a family law attorney.
As an Orange County child support lawyer who exclusively practices family law, I can help determine the amount of child support that must be paid. In addition, I can also represent you in court to help insure that your parental rights are not violated and that the amount of child support the judge enforces is fair. Child support is calculated by a formula according to California child support guidelines. As a skilled child support attorney, I am very familiar with the exact formula used and can help you gather the documentation needed as proof of your financial status, including any current child support obligations.
In the case that you have already been paying child support but are currently experiencing a hardship and would like to modify the amount being paid, I can help. Child support modification may be allowed under certain circumstances. For instance, if you now receive income that is substantially lower than before or there is a change in custody and/or a visitation arrangement. Please contact my firm today so I can review the facts of your case and advise you on the legal steps that I can take as a skilled Orange County child support lawyer on your behalf.
Board-Certified Family Law Attorney in Orange County
The following must be answered according to the California State Child Support Guidelines to determine child support:
- Gross income amounts of each parent, including tips, commissions and bonuses
- The amount of time each parent spends with the child
- Income tax deductions each parent claims, such as mortgage interest
- Heath insurance deductions
- Any special medical needs of the child
- Dividends, social security, union dues, pensions
- Financial obligations
- Any lottery or prize winnings
- Support obligations to other children from previous relationships
As a family law attorney, I represent clients in Orange County and Riverside County, California, including Orange, Santa Ana, Irvine, Anaheim, Yorba Linda, Newport Beach, La Habra and Anaheim Hills. Please my firm to schedule a free case consultation of your child support case.
Questions regarding paying child support? Contact Orange County family lawyer Kevin B. Gibbs today!