You cannot pay child support in California just by giving your ex cash and telling him or her that it's for a support payment. The law says that everyone in the state who is paying support actually needs to send it to the State Disbursement Unit first, and then it is...
Child Support
Are assumptions about child support fair?
Courts will sometimes make assumptions when it comes to child support payments and the amount that needs to be paid by each parent. While these may be an unavoidable part of the process, it can be argued that assumptions don't always tell the whole story. For example,...
It can be hard to get child support from other countries
Technically, a spouse who moves to another country is still supposed to pay child support. Legally, though, it can be very hard to get him or her to pay. The reason is that many countries do not have standing laws and agreements saying they'll help if a spouse flees...
Why some people don’t like paying child support
People tend not to like paying for anything, but child support seems like one of those things that would actually be easy to stomach. Even if the marriage fell apart, wouldn't the parent be happy to pay to help raise a child that he or she loved? After all, the parent...
For child support, is income more than wages?
When you think of your income for the year, odds are you simply think of your wages, whether you're paid hourly, on contracts, or on a salary. While this is definitely your main source of income, it's important to note that there are far more things to consider when...
Phone apps can reduce conflict over child support
Conflicts over money are common after divorce in California, especially when it comes to child support. One of the issues that one woman noticed was that the little costs of everyday life are usually not part of the agreement, even though they can add up. For example,...
Child support can be paid at 7-Eleven
In California, child support laws are being tweaked to make the payment process easy and convenient for parents. The thought behind these changes is that parents will be more likely to pay if it's really easy to do it, which could mean more payments are actually made,...
Understanding child support and extracurricular activities
Normally, California requires both spouses to pay equal shares in support of their child's extracurricular activities. That being said, a court will sometimes consider a different apportionment of those financial obligations if circumstances indicate that it might be...
Child support considerations for disabled children
Under California law, both parents are legally responsible for providing their children with adequate support for their day-to-day needs. When couples divorce, family courts generally use California's child support guidelines as a way to determine just how much...
What can I do if I’m being sued for child support?
The state of California takes a keen interest in making sure that parents help provide for the care of their children. That is one of the main reasons why a local child support agency will file suit against a person who is suspected of being a child's parent....