Post-secondary education is one instance where child support continues past 18, but how long does that obligation last? Is there a cut-off?
Marijuana and Child Custody: Can I Still Smoke Weed?
Recreational marijuana has been legal in California for a year and a half, how does this newfound status impact child custody disputes?
Child Support For Non-Biological Child?
What happens if your wife shows up pregnant with someone else’s child during your divorce? Are you on the hook for child support?
My Ex Isn’t Making Child Support Payments
California law provides guidelines for courts to use in determining and setting child support payment amounts.
Child Support After 18 & Post-Secondary Education
How long do I have to pay child support? It’s a question we hear often. As is so often the case in family law matters, there’s a quick answer and a more in-depth conversation. And what about post-secondary education? How do you plan for that following divorce? One of our …
Back Child Support If The Child Isn’t Yours?
I’m paying back-child support on a child that isn’t biologically mine. How am I still on the hook for this money?
My Ex Promised To Pay For Her College, But Won’t Now.
It’s no shock that college is expensive. But what if you and your ex agree to split a child’s tuition, only for your ex to back out?
I Pay Support But She Denies Visitation. Is That Legal?
Can your ex deny you visitation with your child? Is that legal? Here are your options and reasons why a parenting plan is such a vital necessity.
This Right Here Is Why You Need A Parenting Plan
If you don’t have a parenting plan in place, where do you stand legally? Both in regards to your obligations and your rights as a parent?
Is There a Statute of Limitations on Child Support?
“Is there a statute of limitation on child support or college support? My son is 24 and graduating this year and my ex hasn’t paid a dime in over a decade.”
“Can My Ex Come After My New Spouse’s Income?”
“I pay child support and recently got remarried. Can my ex come after me for more child support, including my new spouse’s income?”
“Do I Still Have To Pay Child Support If My Kid Leaves Home?”
“I have a 17-year-old stepdaughter who went into a three-year Job Corps program, yet we’re still being told we have to pay child support. Is that true?”
“My Ex Agreed To Pay Off Shared Debt Then Declared Bankruptcy.”
“When they were deciding his child support, my ex got a reduction because he was taking on the debt of the marriage. Then he declared bankruptcy.”
My Ex Refuses To Pay Her Share
She’s supposed to pay her share for the kids, but she doesn’t contribute anything. What can I do to make her pay her legally obligated share?
I Lost My Job, Can I Get Child Support Payments Decreased?
Child support payments are important, but expensive. What happens if you lose your job and your ability to pay? Can you get them decreased?
How Long Do I Have To Pay Past Due Child Support?
How long do I have to pay child support is a question we get all the time. The answer often depends on the specifics of a particular case.
7 Child Support Questions Answered
Divorce doesn’t mean we stop caring for our kids. It certainly doesn’t mean we stop providing for their care. This most often takes the form of child support.
Modify Child Support In California
It’s not set in stone, but it’s not far off. Here’s what you need to know about how to modify child support in California.
Breaking Down The Child Support Formula In CA
California’s child support formula is calculated with an actual mathematical equation. It gets complicated, so let us break down all the pieces.
Common Child Support Mistakes
Child support serves an important role in providing your child the necessary financial resources to sustain their well being—but calculating the accurate amount of support that is necessary isn’t infallible. Changing circumstances, income fluctuations, and the child’s needs all factor into how support should be computed. Being aware of common …
My Ex Uses Medical Marijuana
This week San Diego child custody lawyer, Zephyr Hill, answers a question about medical marijuana, modifying child custody, and divorce law in California. The father’s question details how his ex-wife is using medical marijuana and asks if it is possible to change the custody agreement. The father asks: “My ex-wife …