Newport Beach California Support Modifications Lawyer
You want to do what is best for your children, even in your divorce. You also want to protect your own financial future. An experienced Orange County child support attorney can help you do both. At the Law Office of Wendy L.C. Fountain, we can help you understand and anticipate California child support guidelines and how they apply to your case. Focused on long-term solutions, we will help you find a plan that works in the best interests of your children.
Informed Guidance for You and Your Family
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Child support in California is driven by statutory guidelines that determine a plan according to a formula established by the state legislature. With little room for deviation, the California child support guidelines primarily consider the income of both parents, your physical custody arrangement and any special needs of your children. Other critical issues, such as health care insurance coverage and tax implications, will also be included in the child support order.
The guidelines become increasingly difficult to interpret in the case where a parent is self-employed, unemployed or underemployed, possibly necessitating the court to impute the proper income to make a fair child support order or vary from guidelines. We are prepared to handle complex cases involving the Department of Child Support Services or the issues that come with high-income child support.
Modifications and Enforcement of Child Support Orders
When child support payments are not going as planned, or there has been a significant change in the economic circumstances of one party, it is possible to obtain a modification or court enforcement of child support. Post-judgment modifications to child support may be available in certain circumstances, such as:
- An increase or decrease in either parent's income
- A change in the child's needs such as child care
- A change in the child custody and visitation arrangement
When it comes to enforcement, child support agencies have many legal tools at their disposals to collect payments from the noncustodial parent, including wage garnishments. We represent both custodial and noncustodial parents in child support enforcement disputes.
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With over a decade of experience helping Orange County families with their legal concerns, attorney Fountain is ready to help you come up with a child support plan tailored to your needs. Call 949-468-0215 or contact our firm online today to schedule a consultation and learn more.
