Riverside Child Support Attorneys
Experienced Divorce Attorneys Serving Riverside County and San Bernardino County
The Albright Family Law Group has years of combined experience handling complex divorce and family law cases and we understand the various California laws governing child support. Working with our firm can greatly benefit the outcome of your divorce case. Our child support lawyers in Riverside have the resources available to help you.
Speak with a Riverside child support attorney for a consultation. Call us today at (951) 400-5273 or contact us online to get started!
Understanding Child Support in California
Child support is a court-ordered payment from one parent to the other to cover the costs of raising a child. These payments are intended to ensure the child’s well-being and are calculated based on several factors, including the income of both parents and the amount of time each parent spends with the child.
California uses a statewide formula, known as the guideline calculation, to determine the appropriate amount of child support. A Riverside child support lawyer can help you understand how this formula applies to your situation and ensure that the calculation is accurate.
Factors That Influence Child Support Calculations in California
It is the court's desire and obligation to ensure that our state's children are well cared for. In making a determination of child support, the court will take into consideration variables that could alter the outcome of a child support case.
Some of the factors that they consider include:
- Each parent's earnings
- Each parent's ability to make an earning
- The amount of time that each child shares with the parent
- Children from other relationships that are not involved in the current case
- The cost of providing health insurance, childcare, and basic needs
The goal is to ensure that the children are equally provided for while in the care of each parent, regardless of the parent's individual earnings.
Commonly Asked Questions
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My daughter graduates high school when she is 17. Can I terminate support when she finishes high school?
No. California law states that child support will be paid until the age of 18 or 19 if the child is still in high school. If a child happens to finish high school prior to reaching 18 years old, the parents are still obligated to provide for that child until he or she has reached the age of majority, unless that child marries or becomes emancipated.
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My son has been accepted to college. Can his father be ordered to continue paying child support because my son will still be in
Parents are usually not legally obligated to provide for their children once they reach the age of majority/adulthood. It is not likely that a judge would make such orders.
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My ex-wife and I have twins. One of them is disabled and will need assistance for the rest of his life. Am I able to terminate s
In this type of situation, and depending on the severity of the disability, it is possible that child support can continue into adulthood.
Through her book, Child Custody & Visitation in California: Preparing for the Battle Ahead & Strategies for Winning the War, she offers readers insight from her nearly two decades of family law practice, delving into topics such as what judges look for, what constitutes compelling evidence, and more.
Why Choose Albright Family Law Group?
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Published Author of Child Custody & Visitation in California
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Featured as a "Leading Lawyer" in "Inland Empire Magazine"
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Regularly Featured as a Legal Commentator on National Radio
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Named a "Woman of Integrity" by the Woman in Focus Forum