San Francisco Child Support Attorneys

Child support laws were established to ensure that children of divorced or separated parents have financial security in the event of a split.   It’s important for all parents to take responsibility for their children, which includes making sure they have enough money to cover such necessities as food, clothing, shelter, and education.  The family courts in San Francisco take child support matters very seriously, and will strictly enforce the laws that govern child support payments.   If you are going through the divorce process and are planning to seek child support payments, or if your ex is seeking child support payments from you, we can help.   As skilled San Francisco child support lawyers we can make sure your rights are protected and that you are not paying too much or receiving too little.

How is Child Support Determined?

In general, the parent without custody of the child will pay child support to the custodial parent.  The amount the non-custodial parent will pay is determined by a complex formula that is difficult to understand.  When both parents have custody of the child, determining child support can be even more complex.  Basically, the formula takes into account each parent’s income and the amount of children in need of child support.  A judge will take into consideration a number of other factors, such as

• If one parent is currently paying support for a child from a different relationship
• If the child has any special medical or educational needs
• If one parent is paying for the child’s medical/dental insurance
• Which parent claims the child on his/her taxes
• Any additional costs associated with raising the child

Contact a San Francisco Child Support Lawyer

At our firm, we are committed to helping parents throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area come to a child support arrangement that serves the best interest of both the parents and the child.  We know that you want to provide your children with the financial resources they need to live a good life, but we also know you need to be financially secure yourself.   If you need an adjustment in the amount of child support you are receiving or paying, we can help you file for a modification of child support.  We know that coming to a child support arrangement that meets your needs can be frustrating.  We are here to help you come to an agreement with your ex that is not only within your financial capacity, but that will also provide your child with enough money to live a happy and healthy life.

Contact a San Francisco Child Support Attorney at our firm today!