Child Support

The ins and outs

Understanding child support rulings and obligations can be difficult. Kaur Family Law attorneys know the ins and outs of child support in California: what information the courts need, how it is determined, commonly unforeseen loopholes and stumbling blocks, and how to decipher rulings. 

How is Child Support determined? 

While parents can determine child support privately with their lawyers, the court has the authority to overrule any previous agreement. Courts take many factors into account when determining the amount of child support required, including the income of the parent as well as the amount of time each parent spends with the child in their physical custody.

Parents are not allowed to waive their right to child support, as the money is meant to better the life of the child. 

When does Child Support end?

In California, child support must be paid until the child graduates from 12th grade or turns 19, whichever occurs first. For this reason, child support can have a long and lasting impact on your life and your child’s life. Make sure that you have an experienced Child Support Attorney to guide you through this complicated process.