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When Can an Ex-Spouse Pay More in Child Support in California?

When Can an Ex-Spouse Pay More in Child Support in California?

Separation or divorce with minor children involves parenting plans, child custody, visitation schedules, and child support. In California, child support is largely based on each parent’s income. Child support orders can be modified after they’ve been finalized for a significant life change, and payments can be increased or decreased. Changing the child support payments could be justified if one parent receives a significant raise.

Child support payments are created to ensure that both parents provide financial support to their children and that children have similar living standards in each home. Child support also attempts to maintain a standard of living equal to the standard before separation.

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Father’s Focus: Family Law for Today’s Dads

Father's Focus: Family Law for Today's Dads

In our ever-evolving society, dads find themselves embracing a more significant part in the upbringing of their offspring, sharing tasks, and forming enduring connections with their little ones. When confronted with family law, modern fathers must be well-versed and take the initiative when learning about their legal rights and duties. This includes custody entitlements, child support, and effective co-parenting methods. Having legal support and resources can significantly ease the journey.

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Guardianship and Conservatorship in California: Safeguarding Vulnerable Loved Ones

Guardianship and Conservatorship in California: Safeguarding Vulnerable Loved Ones

The legal frameworks of guardianship and conservatorship in California are crucial for protecting the well-being of vulnerable individuals who cannot care for themselves. These legal safeguards empower responsible people to make decisions on behalf of those unable to manage their own affairs, ensuring their safety and well-being. By understanding guardianship and conservatorship in California, you will be better prepared to determine the top solution and family law attorney for your loved ones needing assistance.

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What to Include in a Parenting Plan

What to Include in a Parenting Plan

Parenting plans in California are flexible because the court prefers that parents work together on a schedule. There are guidelines for plans, but they can adapt to the specific needs of a family. A judge will ensure the children’s interests are put first in the parenting plan you set forward.

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What Do I Need to Get Full Custody of My Child in California?

What Do I Need to Get Full Custody of My Child in California?

Going through a California divorce can be extremely difficult, especially when there are children involved. During this time, you want to shelter your children, make sure that they are comfortable with the transition happening in your family, and be confident that they will continue to thrive after the separation is finalized. However, in some situations, the best way to do that is to remove the other spouse from the picture on a full-time basis.

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How to Complete a Family Law Appeal

How to Complete a Family Law Appeal

Navigating family law cases in court can be difficult because these cases often involve heavy emotions, even in the best circumstances. Those emotions can be even more heightened if you receive a court decision that is not in your favor. If you believe the decision made by the courts in your case is unfair, the team at Bickford Blado & Botros can help you with an appeal.

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What to Know About Child Support

What to Know About Child Support

Divorce is a difficult process, even if the former couple is able to be respectful and work together to find the best solutions. In many cases, children suffer the most during a divorce because their lives are turned upside down and they have no control over the circumstances. It is essential during a divorce involving children that their needs are met and that they continue to be cared for effectively. This is often accomplished through child support. If you are dealing with a divorce and need assistance with child support, the expert team at Bickford Blado & Botros can help.

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Contempt in California Family Court: Causes and Effects

Contempt in California Family Court: Causes and Effects

If you are expecting to participate in any family court case in the near future, or if you recently finalized any type of family court case, such as a divorce or custody agreement, it’s essential to abide by your court order at all times. The term “contempt of court” applies to any incident in which a party beholden to a lawful court order fails to uphold their responsibilities dictated by the order. While mistakes sometimes happen, this is very different from a willful refusal to comply with a court order.

The penalties for contempt of court in California can be severe, and they are issued on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the judges overseeing these cases. In most cases, family court judges seek to assign penalties that reflect the nature of the offense in question. Whether you are facing contempt of court or need to file contempt proceedings against another party, you need legal counsel you can trust.

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How to Find the Right Family Law Attorney in California

How to Find the Right Family Law Attorney in California

Family law is a unique branch of civil law pertaining to legal matters among family members. Divorces, adoptions, child custody determinations, and spousal support determinations are just a few cases that would fall within the purview of family law in California. Therefore, if you are bracing for a divorce and need to resolve custody over your child or face any other type of legal issue about family law, it is vital to seek legal counsel from an attorney you can trust.

The right family law attorney can be invaluable, regardless of your case. If you take the time to find an attorney familiar with cases like yours and they have a solid track record of professional success behind their firm, you can significantly improve your chances of securing a favorable outcome for your case. With thousands of attorneys practicing throughout California, it can feel overwhelming to approach the task of retaining the right one for your case. The following are a few essential considerations when looking for legal counsel for any family law matter in California.

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Presumed Paternity Versus Alleged Paternity in California

Presumed Paternity Versus Alleged Paternity in California

Granting parental rights in California doesn’t always involve just biological parents. Fathers, non-biological parents, romantic partners, or spouses of a child’s biological parents may have a claim to parental rights. Legal issues involving children and their care are some of the most sensitive and complicated cases dealt with in courts, and the counsel of an experienced San Diego family law attorney is important for your interests.

There are obvious legal advantages to being the biological mother in a parentage case. The connection to the child is easily documented and irrefutable. However, confirming the father’s paternity stake may require additional legal work.

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