Which Parent Gets To Claim the Child On Their Taxes?
Suppose you're part of a family law proceeding, whether for a divorce case or a custody case, you may wonder which parent gets to claim the child on their taxes.…
Other Parent Took Your Child Out of State Without Permission?
If your child's other parent took your child out of state without your permission, what options do you have? That can depend on whether you have a court order or…
Do Family Law Judges Favor Mothers in Child Custody Cases?
One of the common questions we hear as a family law firm is whether the court favors mothers in child custody cases. In short, no, the court doesn't favor the…
Feel Prevented From Visiting Your Child?
Do you feel prevented from visiting your child? Is the other parent potentially trying to block communication or even making disparaging remarks against you? If so, you may be subject…
Different Types of Visitation Orders
Visitation Orders California has three visitation orders: parental visitation, grandparent visitation, and a petition requesting visitation. Most people are familiar with regular visitation for parents with alternating weekends and possibly…
What if someone else claims to be the biological father of your child?
You are raising a child with your significant other or spouse, and out of the blue, another man claims the child as his, or your wife or significant other decides…
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Served With Child Support Papers? You Can Contest It
If you've been served with child support papers, that doesn't mean you'll have to pay child support. There are some circumstances where you can avoid it. For example, if you…
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Can You Waive Child Support?
If you are involved in a child support case, you and the other parent can agree on the amount of child support you will be paying. But one thing you…
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Can You Modify Your Child Support Amount?
If you have a child support order and worry about the amount or other details, remember that child support orders are temporary. They aren't permanent, and they're always subject to…
How Is Child Support Calculated?
One of the most common questions family law attorneys get is how is child support calculated? The biggest "secret" to answer that question is that no one knows. Why? Because…