Child Support: Essentially, child support is defined by various state laws that take into consideration the income of both parents, along with the expenses associated in raising the child, as well as other factors. It can be defined as the financial support by the non-custodial parent to the custodial parent for the raising of the child or children.
Due to the emotionally intense nature of most divorces, California’s Child Support Services Program works with parents - custodial and noncustodial – in order to ensure that both sides of the family are carrying out their obligations towards the child.
There are many important caveats about child support, along with guidelines and laws as to how the money obtained through it can and should be spent. Our pre-screened lawyers have immense experience in this area, and are here to simplify this complex domain into workable solutions and provide you with the options that not only maximize the child’s benefit, but also your own.
Some of the important guidelines are:
- Child support is money that is being used for the child, and while the payer may disagree with how the money is being spent, the money lies entirely at the discretion of the custodial parent.
- Child support payments will be made even if the custodial parent earns more than the non-custodial one.
- While child support is merely for the essentials, expenses for any extra-curricular activities that promote the growth and development of the child are left to the parents to decide over. It is often recommended that the expenses of such activities be shared by the parents.
- Child support is not taxable to the recipient nor is it deductible for the payer.
- It is quite possible in most states to have wages deducted from source for child support, as that avoids the problem of the payer’s emotional state at the time of payment.
- It is recommended that children be unaware of the amount paid in support for them.
- If the payments are not being made, or being mode sporadically, or late, first try to resolve the issue with the ex-spouse before seeking an intermediary such as our lawyers.
- Support and visitation should, ideally, be different issues.
- While reaching an amicable decision with the ex-spouse is important, you should always consult an attorney before agreeing to pay child support.
Child support payments continue until the child or children become emancipated through either relinquishment of custody, a child's marriage, induction into military service, by court order based on the child's best interest, as stipulated in the divorce agreement or when the child reaches an appropriate age (not always 18). It is important to state in the divorce agreement the point at which emaciation will occur. This will ensure that you do not face problems years down the road.
Child support is meant for benefit of children, and the messy complications that arise during divorce, should not negatively affect these payments. Our pre-screened lawyers are here to ensure that your child, and you, get the best possible agreement, and will help you resolve complications as soon as possible.
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