Southern California Attorneys: Child Support Orders
In the state of California, family law courts employ statutory guidelines when determining child support amounts. Calculators are available online at the state's website and there is generally little room for argument about the resulting child support levels determined under the formula. Knowing this information, parents may be discouraged from challenging child support orders that seem unfair. Fortunately, there are elements of the child support process that can be challenged.
At the law firm of Russakow / Greene & Tan, our experienced family lawyers provide counsel and legal representation to clients in child support cases. We understand the statutory guidelines that determine child support levels and know how to challenge an unfair order. We will thoroughly examine the financial details of both you and the other parent and make sure that any special circumstances are taken into account.
Contact us at Russakow / Greene & Tan and speak with a Los Angeles area family law attorney about divorce, child support and other issues.
What May Be Challenged in Child Support Disputes
Since the state uses concrete guidelines to calculate child support payments, it may seem as if you cannot challenge anything in your order. Fortunately, while the values that are produced by the child support calculator cannot usually be challenged, the data that goes into the calculator can and should be examined and challenged when appropriate.
The child support guidelines look at many different aspects when determining how much child support is appropriate:
- Income from employment and other taxable income
- Public assistance received
- Monthly deductions
- Insurance premiums
- Retirement contributions
- Monthly expenses
- Other tax obligations
At Russakow / Greene & Tan, we will thoroughly examine each of these variables and make sure that an accurate assessment of the financial situations you and your former spouse serves as the basis for the child support determination. If there are disputes over those variables, we will fight to protect your rights. We also provide assistance for child support modification.
Contact Us at Russakow / Greene & Tan
For more information about divorce, child support and other family law matters in California, contact us at Russakow / Greene & Tan. We will answer your questions and help you resolve your family law issues in an effective and efficient manner. Call us in Pasadena at 626.768.3320 or in Ontario at 866.674.7061.
