Tag Archives: Child Support Order

The court order is not being followed, what’s next?

When a party is not following the provisions in the Dissolution/ Divorce court order, the next step is to file documents with the court asking the court to enforce the order.  The reason this can be done is because the court still has Jurisdiction over the parties enabling the enforcement of court orders. If a…
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How Do I Ask For Child Support?

When it comes to child support, each parent is equally responsible for the financial needs of his/her child. Thus, if you desire child support from your partner, you must ask for a court order. This can be done from the court or through a local child support agency.  The cases for parents who are married…
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How do I Modify a Child Support Order?

If you are looking to modify a child support order you will need to show the court that their is a change in circumstance rendering you unable to pay support previously ordered. The court ordered child support based on certain criteria and if it is not paid you may be found in contempt of court.…
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Child support attorney in Orange County

If you are looking for a child support attorney in Orange County, stemming from a divorce, dissolution or legal separation action, from a disagreement resulting from the sum of child support being paid, our family law firm can help you. The State of California uses guidelines for calculating the amount of child support to be paid.…
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What Happens If Child Support Is Not Paid?

It is important to keep current with your child support orders. During a divorce a court may order you to pay a certain amount in child support based on income. The order will reflect the exact amount that needs to be paid for the child or children. If you find that you are unable to…
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Child Support in Orange County: When a parent lives in another state

When a parent or guardian of a child lives in a different state, or even country, a child support case can be opened in a one of the parent's or guardian's local child support agencies. This will create and exact a child support order or the agency will request help from another state or country…
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What is a Family Law CONTEMPT ACTION?

A Family Law contempt action can be Civil or Criminal. In a civil contempt the goal is to have corrective measures take place, whereas in a criminal contempt matter the Citee maybe sentenced to five (5) days in jail for each count. The jail sentence is imposed for the willful disobedience of a valid court…
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