Riverside Child Support Attorney

When the parents of a child decide to divorce or legally separate, they still have an obligation to ensure their child has the financial resources needed to provide for such necessities as food, clothing, shelter, medical care, educational costs, etc.  Family law judges take child support matters very seriously, as they want to ensure children born into the relationship have the financial support needed to maintain the same standard of living they enjoyed while their parents were still married or living together.  Every child support case is different, as the amount of children involved, the child custody arrangement, and each parent's level of income is different. 

Parents have the option of reaching their own child support agreement as long as the amount of support is sufficient.  During a contested divorce or when parents cannot agree on a child support arrangement, the court will intervene.  In addition to a complex formula, when determining child support a judge will take several factors into consideration, such as:

• Each parent's yearly and monthly income
• The child custody arrangement
• How many children require support
• If the children have any unique or special needs
• If one parent pays for or contributes medical benefits
• How the children are claimed on the parents' taxes
• Each parent's ability to care for the child

Experienced Child Support Lawyer Serving Riverside & Temecula

Child support is one of the most hotly contested issues in a divorce, and can be a very sensitive subject.   Even when parents are able to agree on a child support arrangement, it is important to have an attorney on your side who can provide you with experienced legal counsel, address your questions and concerns, and protect your rights and best interests.  Furthermore, in addition to helping clients reach a child support agreement, we can also help clients seek a modification of their child support order if a change in circumstances has occurred.

If you are searching for a knowledgeable and experienced family law lawyer in Riverside to help you with your case, please do not hesitate to contact a Riverside Child Support Lawyer today at (866) 602-4045.