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Ventura Child Support Attorneys

Calculate & Enforce Child Support in CA

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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
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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:
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

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