Archive for the 'Child Custody' Category

Can the court look at my new spouse’s income when determining what child support my ex-spouse should pay?

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

NO, unless under a very narrow exception of extreme hardship, the court cannot look at your new spouses income in calculating the amount your ex-spouse should pay in child support.
After a divorce or when there are children involved in a case, for child support or child custody, the case will last for years with modifications [...]

Can I Get Child Support In California If The Child Lives With Me In Another Country?

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

California Superior Courts Have Jurisdiction Over Child Support Cases Even If The Children Are Living Abroad
Child support and child custody are two important aspects that arise in divorce cases where children are involved. Child support refers to the monetary support that parents are required to pay to support the child after a separation or divorce. [...]

In a child custody case, what if the other person has committed domestic violence against me?

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

A Domestic Violence Conviction Will Greatly Affect The Outcome Of A Child Custody Case
California Family Code section 3044 states that a parent who has committed acts of domestic violence towards the other parent and is seeking custody of the children must prove to the judge that custody with the perpetrating parent is [...]

In a custody matter, can a spouse/parent move along with the children after a divorce?

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Child custody can be a difficult situation when one parent moves away from the other parent.
First, there are two types of child custody under California’s Family Code. “Legal custody” refers to the right and responsibility to make decisions relating to health, education, and welfare of the child. “Physical custody” [...]