Filing for Divorce in Summer: What Changes Financially?
Summer is one of the most common times of year for couples to decide to end their marriages. Whether the decision has been building for months or something has brought it to a head, filing for divorce during the summer months comes with its own set of financial considerations that are worth understanding before you […]
Timing Divorce Around the School Year
Divorce is a major life change, and when children are involved, parents often consider how the timing of their separation can impact their kids. Planning around the school year can help reduce stress and create a smoother transition for children. Understanding the interplay between divorce, child custody, and child support is key to making informed […]
Child Support Modifications for High-Income Families: Navigating Financial Responsibilities
Navigating child support modifications can be complex, especially for high-income families. The financial responsibilities in these cases are often significant, and changes in circumstances may necessitate adjustments to existing agreements. At Feinberg & Waller, APC, we specialize in providing expert legal guidance to help high-income families navigate the intricacies of child support modifications. This blog […]
Calculating California Child Support
A Complex Formula Made Understandable Determining how much child support should be paid by one parent is an incredibly important part of any divorce, and many wonder what their child support payments may look like before that step is ever reached in divorce. California Family Code Section 4055 includes a formula to be used when […]
Does Child Support End?
Circumstances When Payments May Cease It is the duty of a parent to support their children regardless of marital status, yet there are circumstances when child support payments may be terminated. Should one of these conditions be met, the obligor will no longer be required to make child support payments. Read on to learn what […]
Health Insurance and Child Support
Ensuring Proper Coverage The topic of healthcare coverage is one that is often debated, and this area of discourse extends into how minor children are covered. The California Legislature ultimately enacted legislation and authorized California courts to consider the health insurance coverage of a child in child support determinations. Here is what you need to […]
Child Support and Relocation
Out-Of-State Child Support Every parent regardless of marital status has the responsibility to provide for their children. If you have been ordered to pay child support, those payments are not optional. What if one parent decides to move out of state? What happens to those child support payments? Here is what you need to know […]
Parental Alienation Syndrome: Are Your Kids Victims?
Divorce is never easy and if you’re one of many California parents whose children have been having difficulty adapting to a new lifestyle, you are definitely not alone in your struggle. It’s understandable that your kids may go through various emotions as they come to terms with the idea that their parents are no longer […]
How Child Support is Calculated in California
In any divorce where children are involved, child support is a very serious issue. Whether you are the parent paying or receiving child support, you want to ensure that your child will be provided for and receive all the support and benefits necessary for them to live a healthy and happy life. While the paying […]
Can I modify my child support payments if I lose my job?
Circumstances often change that can affect your ability to continue making child support payments in the amount ordered by the court. Losing your job is one of the more common reasons that may cause a parent to investigate his or her ability to modify the child support order. While the short answer is “yes,” you […]