Child Support

Child support can be one of the most important issues in your divorce or parentage case, intended to make sure children are financially provided for in both parent’s care. Child support is determined by many factors but the primary factors are the amount of time each parent practices physical custody with the children, and each parent’s respective income available for support.

When one parent is unemployed or underemployed, it can create problems and confusion, and deprives children of a lifestyle that is provided for under the law. Courts take the responsibility of parents to provide for their child very seriously. The penalties for not providing for children or not paying ordered support can be very severe.

Upon separation it is very important to establish the correct amount of child support early so the children will be adequately provided for. It can take time before the San Diego court can hear a child support case, so it is very important to file for child support soon after separation.