Divorce and Children: Child Support

Child support is money to cover a child's living and medical expenses.

Children have a right to have the financial support of both of their parents, whether their parents are divorced, separated or were never married. At Louder Law Group, our family law attorneys help clients establish, enforce and modify child support payments.

In California, child support is calculated according to guidelines that consider the monthly incomes of both parents and the amount of time the child resides with each. Our attorneys understand how the quality of the numbers you put into the formula directly affects the calculation of child support.

The variables that can affect child support include the amount of money you are paying for the child's health insurance to the number of other dependents you are supporting.

Challenging the Calculation

The court presumes that the child support calculation determined by state guidelines is correct. However, we can persuade the court to order a different amount of child support or none at all by showing evidence that the proposed amount of support is inappropriate or unjust. Our lawyers have years of experience successfully challenging the presumed child support calculation.

We will help you understand your rights, obligations and legal options concerning financial support of your children. Then we will pursue the best possible outcome to your legal problem.

Changing with Your Circumstances

If you experience a substantial change in your circumstances, such as the loss of a job, serious health problems, changes in custody, a remarriage, or the birth or adoption of another child, your court-ordered child support payments should change, too. Please visit our modifications page to learn how we can assist you.

To schedule a free consultation about your child support issue, please contact the Louder Law Group today. From offices in Sacramento, we represent clients throughout Northern California.

"An attorney is someone who can take the bundle of knots that is a legal problem and untangle every strand. We sort through each issue, consult with the client and determine how we will resolve the case. A good client is as important as a good attorney. Cooperation and dialog are tantamount to a great resolution."
 —Attorney Linda Louder