Ventura Child Support Attorneys
Calculate & Enforce Child Support in CA
Both parents have a legal obligation to provide their child with financial support whether they are married or divorced. Calculating child support is up to the court’s discretion and relies on a specific formula. If you need legal advice on how to determine child support, it is best to seek the counsel of an experienced lawyer.
Calculating Child Support in California
According to Census Bureau statistics, the average amount of child support awarded in the United States was $430 per month. This is an average and should not necessarily be referred to as an example when calculating child support.
Child support in California is determined using a formula called a guideline calculation that takes certain factors into consideration. Some of the factors that help the court determine how much child support each parent is responsible for include:
- Each parent’s income, including how much each earns or will earn
- The number of children the parents have together
- The amount of time each parent spends with their child
- Each parent’s tax filing status
- Each parent’s health insurance expenses
- Each parent’s retirement contributions
- The cost of daycare and any other additional childcare needs
In California, a child support order might also ask the parents to divide the cost of:
- Childcare
- Healthcare expenses
- Travel costs associated with visitation
- Educational needs
What Our Ventura Child Support Lawyers Offer
Our attorneys have the background and experience you would expect when navigating a complex financial issue resulting from a child support matter. We can assist you with everything from completing forms to explaining court procedures to modifying and/or enforcing a child support order.
When it comes to the future of you and your children, we apply all legal steps to ensure your wellbeing.
Contact us online today or via (805) 222-7818 to get in touch with us about your child support issue.
An Emphasis on Strong Family Values
Our firm places a strong emphasis on the importance of family values. The balance between maintaining these family values and generating a better future for you and your family is one we strive to achieve with each case. Our values consist of:
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Holistic Approach
We aim to resolve conflict so you and your family can move on peacefully. We approach all aspects of a case, including the emotional, financial, and mental components, and advocate with you throughout.
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Collaboration
Collaborative divorce can be a great option for spouses looking to share joint custody of their child/children and the court looks favorably on this decision. When possible, we strive to come to a resolution that will benefit both spouses.
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Children Come First
We respect the fact that our clients trust us with important life-decisions. We strive to be as understanding and empathetic as we can with you and treat you like we would treat a close family member.
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Compassionate Legal Services
We respect the fact that our clients trust us with important life-decisions. We strive to be as understanding and empathetic as we can with you and treat you like we would treat a close family member.
Our Satisfied Clients
Real Stories from Real People
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“Donna is amazing! Very supportive, quick with response and willing to fight for you.”
Donna is amazing! Very supportive, quick with response and willing to fight for you. She made my proceedings go so smoothly, provided all information and options I needed to decide what was best for me, and is there if I'm in need of any other information. Highly recommend!- Anonymous -
“Donna and Michael are outstanding”
Donna and Michael are outstanding, I was referred to their office and as soon as I retained their services the legal nightmare I was in was over and the tone changed from the other party immediately. Donna will not lead you into a false sense in pursuing an unrealistic outcome. Donna achieved a very fair ruling and straightened out lots of dishonesty in my case against the other party which was much needed.- John H. -
“There is no other choice than Michael and Donna!”
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“I have the highest recommendations for this office”
- Chris L.Concern for my personal well being through the divorce process was present from our initial meeting. The process was thoroughly described and projections on the length of time to achieve the outcome made clear. The financial projection was painful but provided me time I needed to arrange my assets. I have the highest recommendations for this office.
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“A final settlement in a reasonable amount of time at a price”
- David G.When I brought in this law firm to represent me in my divorce, my wife and her lawyer knew I had gained the ability to fight back if necessary. From that point on, negotiations could proceed. Peace through strength. Fortunately, no protracted or unnecessary fighting was necessary. Due to longstanding relationships, understandings, and trust between my team and my wife's team, deals were worked out on several fronts, avoiding crossing anyone's red lines and resulting in a final settlement in a reasonable amount of time at a price far below what either of us expected to pay.
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“It is my opinion there's no better family law firm, period.”
“I had a very complicated and emotional interstate child custody case on which both Donna Santo and Michael Mehas provided me with expert legal advice to bring the matter to a positive conclusion.”- Nick C., director of The Notebook -
“Donna guided me through at a comfortable pace on both a personal and professional level.”
- Phillip M.I was going through a difficult divorce, one which was stressful to both my wife and myself, so I needed to find solutions which would be fair and just and to relieve the tension. I was living in the Bay Area at the time and did much of the work on the phone, on my computer and at the Santo Mehas office in Ventura. I had heard of the reputation of the Santo Mehas law firm and trusted Donna as a person of integrity and sensitivity which is who I needed to get through this difficult process. I was not looking forward to working with the personal sensitive issues or the introspection necessary to get through this difficult process. Donna guided me through at a comfortable pace on both a personal and professional level. The case ended in a fair and respectable settlement for both parties and my ex and I are still friends years later. I am much happier for knowing that this is from a previous life and I have moved on. I still keep in contact with the family law lawyers at Santo Mehas as well as my ex.
