CHILD SUPPORT

San Diego Child Support Lawyer | California Modification Child Support Order Attorney

Child support is money paid from one parent to another as contribution toward the support of their minor child(ren) after a divorce or separation.  In cases where the parents never married, child support may be established after the court has issued an order establishing paternity.  In California, both parents have the legal obligation to financially support their minor children.

At the Law Office of Elizabeth M. Lewis, in San Diego, California, we are experienced in representing mothers and fathers in child support proceedings.  We understand that a child support order can have long-term financial impact both parents, as well as the health and well-being of the child.  Count on our experience to diligently pursue your child support claim or defend against a child support suit.

Specifically, we handle the following matters relating to child support. For related questions, contact our office.

• Establish Child Support
  California has adopted mandatory statewide uniform guidelines for making child support awards.  The court will examine a number of factors to determine the amount of child support, including: (1) the parents' respective net monthly disposable income; (2) the number of children for whom support is being determined; and (3) the parents' respective periods of primary physical responsibility for the children.   If you have a child support concern, contact our office today to speak with one of our experienced child support attorneys.
  
  
• Modify a Child Support Order
  Child support awards may be modified at any time while the child is still a minor and before termination of the payor’s duty to pay support.  Generally, to obtain a modification, there must be a material change in circumstances since the most recent order.
  
  
• Terminate of a Child Support Order
  Generally, a California child support order may be terminated upon the happening of any of the following events: (1) the child turns 18, except that child support for a full-time high school student who is not self-supporting continues until the child graduates or turns age 19, whichever occurs first; (2) the child dies; or (3) the child becomes emancipated.
  
  
• Out-of-State Child Support Order
  When the parties live in different states, the issue is whether California courts have the authority, or jurisdiction, to make or modify a child support order.  The Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) governs the establishment and modification of support orders across state lines.  If you, your child or the other parent do not live in California, contact our office to see if your case is governed by the UIFSA. 
  
• District of Attorney Child Support Enforcement

We serve the communities of San Diego, Chula Vista,
El Cajon, South Bay, East County, as well as out-of-state clients.

To confidentially discuss your family law concerns, please contact our office for your FREE INITIAL CONSULTION.

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