How Long Must A Parent Provide Child Support?
Under California law, a parent's obligation to pay child support continues until the child becomes 18 years old, or the child is 19, unmarried, and attending high school full time. However, …
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How is Child Support Calculated in California?
Both parents are responsible for financially supporting their child(ren). The custodial parent directly supports his or her child(ren) by providing housing, buying groceries, paying for clothing, …
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What Are The Child Support Guidelines in California?
The child support guideline gives parents a better understanding of how child support is calculated. However, just as the circumstances of each case are different, so are the amounts of child …
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Do I Have to Pay Child Support if I Don't Get to See My Children?
It hardly seems fair to pay your child support on time, week after week, month after month, only to have your ex-husband or ex-wife prevent you from seeing your children. In fact, problems with visitation are one of the most common reasons given by parents for not paying their child support. However, child support and visitation are two totally separate issues, and you cannot stop …
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Do I Need a Lawyer to Establish or Enforce a Child Support Order?
Every state has child support agencies that are set up to help you establish and enforce a child support order. By filling out a short application and submitting a copy of your support order, if one already exists, you easily can enlist the help of your local child support office. These offices offer free child support services to people who receive public assistance, such as …
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