Child support laws in California aim to ensure children receive consistent financial support from both parents, even after a separation or divorce. These laws are designed to cover the child’s basic needs such as food, shelter, and education. In California, child support payments are calculated based on each parent’s income and the amount of time …
A recent report by the Center for Judicial Excellence, based in San Rafael, disclosed 944 children have been fatally harmed by a parent or parental figure amid divorce or separation proceedings since 2008. It’s argued family courts frequently overlook indicators of danger, making choices prioritize parent-child visits even when evidence of abuse exists. According to …
Aquaman star Jason Momoa and actress Lisa Bonet married in 2017 and have two children together, and gained a reputation as a loving family balancing parenting with the demands of Hollywood. However they announced their separation in 2022. Although fans were shocked at the pair’s split, they were praised for the co-parenting arrangement of their …
Mediation can be a very effective method of agreeing on child custody arrangements during the divorce process. In a study published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, researchers found divorced parents who engaged in mediation, rather than litigation, for custody disputes had increased involvement in various aspects of their children’s lives. Even 12 …
There is a saying that we only have 18 summers with our children before they launch into adulthood. While making plans for campfires and s’mores and signing up for summer camp can evoke extreme parental joy, things can become more complex when it requires consulting with an ex. The following are some helpful tips to …
Cathedral Catholic High School in Carmel Valley is a highly sought-after educational institution in San Diego. A 54-acre campus with Mediterranean architecture, AP classes offered in a dozen subjects, and over 80 extracurricular activities on offer make for fierce competition for students who want to live their best high school life. When admission decisions are …
The summer shuffle is real. For divorced parents and their children, it is a complicated mix-up to the regular routine, filled with summer camps, programs, and more. Navigating through the bumpy road of child custody is challenging enough, but summer can be an especially difficult time of year when parents need to agree on these …
In 2019, a 73-year-old California woman was awarded $150,000 in back child support. The retired interior designer and Carlsbad resident raised her daughter alone after her ex-husband abandoned his family almost 50 years before. His daughter was a toddler when he left for Canada, and now, she is in her 5os. The single mom juggled …
Having to make child support payments every month can be a hassle. So why not just pay the entire amount now and be done with it? It may sound like a good idea to pay off a child support obligation, but individuals might want to consider how the legal system in California views child support …
When a marriage or domestic partnership ends in California and there are minor children involved, a court will be very interested in making sure that the children will continue to receive the financial support necessary to provide for their basic needs and, in some cases, the lifestyle they were accustomed to living before the divorce. …
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