Child Support
What to Do When the Other Parent Violates a Custody Agreement
Posted in Child Custody,Child Support on April 5, 2025
Co-parenting isn’t without its struggles, especially if someone violates the court’s child custody arrangements. If you find yourself in this scenario, do you know what to do when the other parent breaks a custody agreement? The knowledgeable attorneys at Ratzer | Dobis are here to explain your options. Our firm exclusively practices family law and assists clients… read more
What Constitutes Parental Kidnapping?
Posted in Child Custody,Child Support on March 5, 2025
If you’re separated from your spouse and preparing to go through the divorce process, you should have an experienced divorce lawyer in Carlsbad, CA, on your side. This is especially true if you and your soon-to-be ex-partner share children. This attorney will help create a clear child custody plan. It might reduce the chances of you… read more
How Is a Child’s Custody Determined?
Posted in Best Interest of the Child,Child Custody,Child Support,Co-Parenting on November 5, 2024
Whether you and your spouse are navigating a divorce or simply no longer co-parenting as well as you used to, you may be facing a challenging child custody process. The idea of having to split time with your children may feel devastating. You may wonder, “How is child custody determined?” and “How often will I… read more
How to Calculate Child Support in California
Posted in Child Support on August 22, 2024
When parents live in separate households because they were never married, have officially separated, or are going through a divorce, the question of what your child custody and support situation may look like will likely be at the forefront of your mind. Both parents are expected to provide financial support for their children no matter… read more
What Is the Difference Between Alimony and Child Support?
Posted in Child Support on August 19, 2024
A divorce case in California could involve many financial matters, including asset division, alimony and child support. Understanding your rights and options, as well as how to protect them on a legal level, is important during a divorce. Otherwise, your spouse or their legal representative can take advantage of you during arbitration or a divorce… read more
Jail Time for Unpaid Child Support
Posted in Child Custody,Child Support on April 21, 2024
Often called sentencing a deadbeat parent to jail time, there is a risk that a non-paying parent could find themselves going to jail. This is often the last resort for most courts because, once the parent is in jail, they are not able to work to earn money to meet the child support obligations anyway…. read more
What You Need to Know about Child Support Modifications
Posted in Child Support on December 30, 2023
Modifications to California child support occur when either parent requests a change in the amount ordered by the court to support a child. The following guidance can simplify the modification process. A child support lawyer in Solana Beach can offer support if you wish to modify California child support. Modifications Can be Temporary or Permanent… read more
What Can Child Support Be Used For?
Posted in Child Support on November 15, 2023
Child support is a critical tool meant to support the needs of a child when the parents are not living together. Typically, the court wants to ensure both parents maintain financial responsibility for their child, but it is not always easy to fairly divide these expenses. More so, there are times when the money meant… read more
Do I Still Have to Pay Child Support If I Move?
Posted in Best Interest of the Child,California,Child Custody,Child Support,Co-Parenting on September 15, 2023
Parents often need to move to another state for work, to start a new life, or to help out with their elderly parents or other family members. However, if they have children from a previous marriage that they are paying child support, they may wonder if they still have to make these payments if they… read more
Is Child Support Impacted by a Salary Increase?
Posted in Child Support on November 29, 2021
If your divorce case involves minor children, it will most likely end with a child support agreement or order. Child support is meant to maintain a child’s quality of living after a divorce or legal separation. In California, child support is based mainly on each parent’s income. If this income changes after a divorce has… read more