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Paternity cases carry enormous weight in family law because they affect both the rights of children and the responsibilities of …

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When a party fails to pay court-ordered child, spousal, or family support, contempt of court is a powerful legal remedy …

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Navigating child support modifications in California can be challenging, especially when a parent’s financial circumstances change significantly. California law holds …

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It’s called a “fairness act” because of the unfairness of child support enforcement laws heaped upon a parent who pays …

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Q: Do you pay taxes on child support? A: No, you don’t claim child support you receive as income.   …

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Child support is governed by the formula in the Statewide Uniform Guidelines For Child Support. However, it is possible to …

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When Governor Gray Davis signed AB 196 into law, he created a new state agency in charge of centralizing the …

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The other day I was in Court and this question came up, What is the percentage of time when a …

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Child support is a court-ordered payment to support a child’s needs, such as food, housing, and education. When these payments …

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