Establishing, Modifying and Enforcing Child Support
Every child has a right to be financially supported by his or her parents, whether they are married, divorced or were never married. At Hanson, Hales, Gorian & Bradford in Riverside, we represent both fathers and mothers seeking to establish, modify and enforce child support payments.
California's Child Support Calculator
California has a state uniform guideline for calculating child support. It is based primarily on the monthly gross income of each parent and the percent of time the child spends with each parent. Our attorneys have the appropriate software that allows us to quickly determine the amount of child support that is likely to be ordered in your situation.
It is important to consult an attorney about child support matters because we understand how to optimize the numbers that go into the calculation to comply with California law and meet our clients' objectives for minimizing or maximizing child support as much as possible.
The amount of parenting time has an important influence on child support payments. Parents who essentially split custody fifty-fifty may not need to pay or receive child support at all. In most cases, however, the parent who is granted primary physical custody of the child receives child support from the other party.
Modification of Court-Ordered Child Support
In addition to helping establish child support, we represent clients who have experienced a change in their incomes and need to modify their child support order. If you have lost a job, become disabled or incarcerated, you must petition the court for a modification of your child support order or the original order will remain in effect.
Finally, we help clients enforce child support orders. If your child's other parent has not paid child support, we can take action such as wage garnishment to see that he or she meets his or her obligations.
To discuss your child support issue with an experienced lawyer who cares, please contact Hanson, Hales, Gorian & Bradford today. The initial consultation is free.
