Newport Beach Child Support Attorney

Establishing, Enforcing, & Modifying Child Support Arrangements

At Sullivan Law & Associates, our Orange County child support attorneys have extensive experience in all aspects of child support arrangements. From resolving child support due to divorce to ensuring a non-custodial parent shares financial responsibility to their child, we can help you create and enforce an effective support plan.

What Is Child Support?

Child support is a recurring payment plan one parent gives to the other to help them pay for expenses related to the child. Like any family law issue involving minor children, child support can easily become complex and contested. Since this arrangement effects your child’s wellbeing and financial situation, its important you find quality representation that can deliver positive results.

How Is Child Support Calculated in CA?

According to California law, child support must be calculated in accordance with specific statewide guidelines.

These guidelines are:

• Determining each parent’s gross income (wages, tips, commissions, bonuses, unemployment benefits, workers’ compensation, social security, pension, inheritances)
• Determining each parent’s disposable income
• Determining if each parent has any prior court-ordered payment arrangements, if so, this could affect the payment amount
• Determining the payment amount based on the factors above and the child’s specific needs

Though there is a set formula used to create a child support payment plan, there are ways to properly represent a case to help achieve a result that works.

Additional Reading:

• What Factors Can Contribute to Child Custody Cases in California
• How Long Does Child Support Last in California?