Q. My lawyer gave me a court financial statement form to fill out while she is away on vacation because we go to court for temporary orders right after she gets back. She told me that there is a new ...

Prior to the Child Support Standards Act, there was a wide disparity of child support awards due to a lack of clear standards and formulas. In 1995, the Court of Appeals stepped in to provid guidance, ...

When parents go through a separation or divorce, one crucial aspect is ensuring their children’s financial stability. In Pasadena, understanding how child support is calculated and the factors ...

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Justices: High-Income Child Support Calculations Require More Than Just Math To avoid unduly large child support awards, trial judges calculating support obligations in high-income cases must assess ...