San Francisco Child Support Lawyer

Of all legal matters relating to family law, child support is arguably one of the most important.  Just because your relationship ended with your spouse or significant other does not mean that your duties as a parent have ended as well. It’s important for all parents to take responsibility for their children by ensuring they have the financial security they need to continue living a well-rounded and balanced life.  Whether you are seeking child support payments, or if your child’s parent is seeking child support from you, a San Francisco child support attorney at our firm can represent you during the legal process to ensure your parental rights are protected and that your best interest is being served.

California Child Support Laws

The family courts want to make sure children are able to enjoy the same standard of living they had when their parents were living together.  In California, there is a very specific yet complicated formula for determining child support payments.  In general, the non-custodial parent is usually required to pay child support to the custodial parent. However, when both parents have custody, the court may turn to the child support formula to determine how much each parent is required to pay.  When calculating child support payments, the judge will take into consideration a number of factors, including but not limited to:

• The individual income of each parent
• Are one or both parents currently paying child support for other children?
• How many kids are in need of child support?
• Does the child have any medical needs?
• Does the child have health insurance, and if so, which parent pays for it?
• How much time does each parent spend with the child?
• Which parent claims the child on his/her taxes?
• Are there any additional child care costs?

Contact a San Francisco Child Support Attorney

If you are considering filing for child support, or if someone is seeking child support from you, it’s in your best interest to hire a knowledgeable and skilled attorney to represent in court.   The San Francisco child support lawyers at our firm have a great deal of experience in the laws and procedures regarding child support, and can help you come to a reasonable child support arrangement.  We can make sure that you are not paying too much in child support, or receiving too little, depending on your specific situation. We know you want the very best for your children—both now and in the future—and we are here to help you achieve just that!   

Contact a San Francisco Child Support Lawyer at our firm today!