Child Support Is Not as Simple as a Mathematical Calculation
In California, child support is calculated using a relatively simple computer program. This fact sometimes leads people to believe that the process of determining a fair and workable child support arrangement is simple. That is not always the case.
While the calculations may be simple, determining the right numbers to plug into the equations can be very complicated. The courts will simply assume that whatever figure the computer spits out is the correct amount of child support. Unless you have an attorney who can argue against an unreasonable child support order, you may be stuck with a decision that is unworkable or fails to take into account any special circumstances.
The truth is many people are making less these days. Many employees have had hours cut or have lost bonuses and profit sharing. And those are the ones who are lucky enough to have kept their jobs.
Ultimately, it doesn't do anyone much good to have a child support order in place that is unworkable. At the San Jose law offices of Gemma V. Reyes, Attorney at Law, you will find an attorney with more than 10 years of experience in working out fair and reasonable child support arrangements that make sense given the particular circumstances of each case. Contact us today for straightforward answers and knowledgeable guidance.
Child Support Enforcement
Enforcement of child support orders is often handled through the California Department of Child Support Services. The advantage of hiring a lawyer is that you have options over and above relying on an overburdened bureaucratic agency to ensure that your child receives the support he or she needs.
Our firm can work to get liens or judgments against parents who are in arrears. We can work with parents — particularly those who are self-employed and who are behind in child support payments — to come up with a reasonable plan for catching up. We also work with outside investigators to look into tax returns and other financial information to determine whether there has been an attempt to hide income or unfairly deny a child the support that has been ordered.
Modification of Child Support
When a supporting parent experiences a significant change in circumstances — unemployment, loss of benefits, decrease in earnings or unexpected medical expenses, for example — it may be appropriate to seek a formal modification to the child support order. We can help.
Contact Us
Call the offices of Gemma V. Reyes, Attorney at Law, in San Jose at 408-292-6289 or contact us by e-mail now to schedule an appointment to discuss your case with a California divorce lawyer who has more than 10 years of experience in the negotiation, mediation and litigation of child support matters.
