Child Support Lawyer in California
Even though you are going through a divorce, you will still want your children to have the best possible quality of life. With the proper amount of child support from your ex-spouse, you could be able to provide a life with the same level of stability and consistency that your children had been accustomed to prior to the divorce. Both parents have a legal and moral obligation to financially support their children before and after any divorce. Child support and child custody can be a heated issue between the two divorcing parents. If you are going through a divorce in California, you need to be aware of the child support calculation process and what legal rights you have as the physical custodian of the child or children.
With the help of an experienced and aggressive child support attorney at the Law Office of Bruce C. Bridgman, you can take the steps necessary to protect your child’s future and your own ability to provide the best possible life for your family.
How is child support calculated in California?
California courts will use a special mathematical formula to calculate the exact amount of child support necessary for each child. Some of the points that could be factored into the child support amount are the following:
- Gross monthly income of both parents
- Age of the child or children
- Number of children to be supported
- Earning potential of both parents
In many cases, children have other expenses that extend above and beyond the provisions of the child support calculator. Extracurricular activities such as sports, associations, clubs and other such pursuits that the child or children are involved in may incur additional expenses. If your child attends private school or has special medical needs, the amount of child support should be adjusted to reflect that.
If you have questions or concerns about your divorce proceedings and your family’s child support needs, an attorney at the Law Offices of Bruce C. Bridgman can give you competent and experienced advice.
Contact an Orange County Child Support Lawyer at the Law Office of Bruce C. Bridgman today to discuss your family law issue.