San Jose Child Support Lawyer

Santa Clara Child Support Calculation Attorney

Child support payments in California are determined under a set of state guidelines that consider, amongst other factors:

• The income of each parent
• The percentage of time the child spends with each parent (custody and visitation)
• Any special medical or educational needs of the child, and
• Certain financial obligations of the parent (for example, support of a child from a previous or subsequent relationship)

When parents encounter a problem with the amount of child support they receive or pay, or are involved in a dispute over some aspect of the child support determination process (such as questioning the other parent's actual income, the genuineness of a hardship claim, or the expense involved in meeting a child's special needs), the dispute will normally be referred to a settlement conference. Only when settlement attempts prove unsuccessful will a California Family Court judge hear and resolve the matter on a formal motion.

If have questions about your rights or obligations concerning child support, or need legal representation to resolve a child support dispute in a divorce or paternity case, contact the San Jose law office of family lawyer John S. Yohanan. I can help you understand your options and rights.

With more than 30 years of experience helping Santa Clara County parents resolve child support disputes, I can analyze your situation and help you achieve your objectives. I assist custodial parents concerned about maintaining a child's standard of living and care, as well as protect the interests and parental rights of non-custodial support-paying parents.

I can also help with child support modification or enforcement of existing child support orders.

For legal advice on child support agreements and representation in family court, contact a Bay Area trial lawyer. Call my San Jose law office to explore your available solutions.