Child Support

Factors that influence the end date for child support

Although the details vary from one state to another, child support payments generally end when the child legally becomes an adult, because, at that point, they are deemed to be financially responsible for themselves. In most cases, this occurs when the child reaches the state defined age of majority. In California, this is currently age …

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What must be included in a child support agreement?

In California, child support agreements can be either court-ordered or mutually agreed upon between parties. In either case, a court must approve the amount. While the state-mandated child support guidelines can bypass a court appearance, parties seeking an agreement that differs from those guidelines must adhere to specific requirements. Each party must fully understand the …

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Life events can lead to change in custody, support arrangement

Imagine that you and your spouse have a child together, but after years of marriage, your relationship is starting to deteriorate. Eventually the two of you decide to get a divorce, and after some mediation and negotiation, it is agreed that you should pay your spouse monthly installments for child support. For quite a long time …

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