Skilled Fremont, California, Child Support Lawyers
While the amount of child support the court will require a spouse to pay, or is entitled to receive, uses a formula based on certain measurable factors, you should not address the matter without the skilled legal support from a family law advocate that knows how it will impact your particular situation.
At the law offices of David J. Benoun & Jack Benoun, Attorneys at Law we provide effective legal counsel on how to reach mutually agreeable child support arrangements through mediation. In the event such arrangements cannot be reached, we will fight in court to protect your rights as a parent.
Please contact our Fremont, California, child support attorneys today.
Understanding Child Support in California
Under California law, child support is determined by the courts via a mathematical formula. Certain factors are part of the formula to calculate the amount of child support owed, including:
- Respective income of each parent
- Number of children affected
- Child heath insurance premiums
- Percentage of parenting time (custody) for the non-custodial parent
- Any court-ordered support payments from previous marriages for each parent
Other factors such as free rent, mortgage deductions and tax status also come into play. The court can also award temporary support payments. Depending on your goals and circumstances, we can help figure the appropriate amount of child support that you can receive, or which will be obligated to pay.
Is Child Support Worth Pursuing?
If you believe that child support is not worth pursuing because you will never be able to collect it from your spouse, you should consult with our knowledgeable and experienced legal counsel to discuss your options. It is worth noting that the State of California will act as a collection agency to collect the child support owed to you following a divorce.
Learn more about your legal rights concerning child support and child custody from a knowledgeable, attentive family law attorney. We can answer questions in a free initial consultation. Please contact the law offices of David J. Benoun & Jack Benoun, Attorneys at Law today.
We are located in the U.S. Bank Building — on Paseo Padre Parkway between Kaiser Hospital and Stevenson Boulevard — across the street from the Fremont Courthouse.
