Bakersfield, California Child Support Lawyer
During your marriage, you, your spouse and your children became accustomed to a certain lifestyle. During divorce proceedings, determinations will need to be made regarding child support and potential spousal support. Both types of support are used to maintain a standard of living acquired during the marriage. Financial support is necessary for your children to have their basic needs met. Spousal support may be necessary when a need is shown.
The Falk Family Law Center can help with initial determinations of child support and alimony as well as any modification issues that may arise. Call the firm at 661-325-3500 to schedule your consultation. You can also email the firm and someone will be in touch promptly.
Child support and spousal support agreements can be reached through the firm's divorce mediation services.
How is Child Support Determined?
In California, child support is determined by statutory guidelines. Factors that are used in the calculation include:
- each parent's gross income
- the amount of time spent with the children
- the number of children
- health insurance.
Attorney Gregory Falk can ensure the amounts used in the guidelines calculation are correct. It may be necessary to obtain help from an accountant or other professional to derive the true income of an individual. The firm can identify whether an individual has hidden assets.
How is Spousal Support Determined?
The Falk Family Law Center can help you understand how alimony is decided upon. Amount and duration of support is based on the individual factors of each case. Items that are considered include:
- the dependent spouse's need
- the ability to pay
- the standard of living acquired during the marriage.
Support Modification
Requests for child support modification and spousal support modification can arise because of a substantial change in circumstances. Changes can include a significant increase in income or remarriage. Attorney Gregory Falk can assist in modification hearings.
The Falk Family Law Center can protect your rights. Contact the firm to schedule your consultation. Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m., Fridays from 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m., with additional appointment times available upon request.
