Determining Spousal & Child Support Obligations
Serving San Bernardino, Riverside and Los Angeles Counties
Whether you are going through a divorce or you just want to do what is best for your kids, you want a lawyer who can help you come up with a fair child support plan that protects your rights. At the La Verne Law Offices of Stephanie J. Squires, we can help you understand your child support options and obligations. We also handle spousal support issues.
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In California, child support is somewhat cut and dry. The state uses a computer program to determine how much support a parent will pay or receive, and while the court has some discretion to change it, they are unlikely to stray from the child support guidelines.
It is important to understand that the child support formula takes a number of factors into account. Even if a parent has the child ninety percent of the time, if his/her income greatly exceeds the income of the other parent, he/she may still have to pay some amount of support.
It is the job of your attorney to show the court how much parenting time each parent has, because that will determine who pays for what. We will take all factors into account and make sure the information entered into the state's formula is accurate.
Permanent & Temporary Spousal Support
Temporary spousal support is designed to help each party through the divorce process, and it may be requested as soon as one of the parties files for divorce. The court will use the assistance of a computer program to determine temporary spousal support.
A variety of factors are considered in the determination of permanent spousal support, including education, careers, and the time spent at home taking care of the family during the marriage. We can help you understand the factors that will go into your spousal support calculations.
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You want to know what you can expect from your support plans, and you want to make sure you get a fair deal. We can answer your questions and protect your rights. We answer our phones twenty-four hours a day, and offer weekend and evening appointments. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.
