Attorney in Riverside, California: Child and Spousal Support
Responsive and Professional Representation
When resolving issues of child support and spousal support, you want counsel from an experienced attorney who can guide you through the process, while protecting your interests. Whether you are paying or receiving support, you want the order to be fair and to consider all relevant factors properly. You want a lawyer who understands the support laws, who will help you identify your options, so that you make informed decisions that protect your interests.
At the Law Offices of Linda J. Claypool, we can help you with your disputes involving child support or spousal support. Contact our office via e-mail, or call us toll free at 877-419-8469 or locally at 951-824-6574 to schedule a free initial consultation.
Our Child Support Practice
In California, child support is based on State Guidelines, which factors in the incomes of each parent as well as the amount of time the child spends with each parent.
Child support also includes:
- Health insurance coverage for your child or children,
- Uncovered medical or dental expenses, including reimbursement for these expenses,
- As well as child care expenses.
Having an experienced and knowledgeable attorney, one who handles child support issues on a daily basis, can ensure that all relevant information is considered and the outcome is favorable which can make a significant difference.
Law Offices of Linda J. Claypool handles child support issues at all stages. Whether as part of a divorce/dissolution of marriage, parentage action, Department of Child Support Services matter or other type of proceeding. From pendente lite orders to establish temporary support to requests for modification of existing support orders, we can assist you.
NOTE to Payors of Support: If your child support obligation has become unmanageable because of the current economic situation, we can help you seek an adjustment. It's critical that you not delay in seeking help. Please know that until the Court reduces your support order, the higher amount will continue to accrue and you will be obligated to pay it. So even if you're not paying the support, you need to realize that it's owed and the orders need to be changed to fix that. Otherwise, you risk being found in contempt, jail time, loss of your drivers license, tax refunds being seized and more.
NOTE to Those Receiving Support: If you've lost your job or your income has gone down during this difficult economic time, you may be able to increase the amount of support you're currently receiving. Please contact our office to arrange a consultation so that we can give you a better idea of what you're entitled to. If you're having financial difficulties, this affects not only you, but also your children. If support needs to be adjusted, we can help.
Our Spousal Support Practice
We represent either party in a legal action to establish or modify spousal support (sometimes referred to as alimony).
As a general rule, spousal support in California is based on the ability to pay and the need for support. We will carefully review the factors considered by the court which include:
- Length of your marriage
- Age and health of both parties
- Potential earning power of the parties
- The parties' prior living standard
We will advise you what to expect when it comes to spousal support, whether you're seeking support from your spouse or you're concerned about paying spousal support, we can explain to you what the Court will consider when making a spousal support order. We can also advise you of the amount you can expect the support to be, though only an estimate, it can help you to make the right decisions in your situation.
To set up a complimentary free consultation, contact us via e-mail, or call us toll free at 877-419-8469 or locally at 951-824-6574.
Our office is open from 9am until 5pm, Monday through Thursday, and from 9am until noon on Fridays.
We accept Visa and MasterCard and offer payment plans to qualified clients.
Law Offices of Linda J. Claypool
6841 Magnolia Avenue, Suite B
Riverside, CA 92506
Toll-Free: 877-419-8469 | Local: 951-824-6574
