Child Support Lawyer
Child support is the amount of money the court will order one parent to pay the other each month for the support of a child. It will generally last until a child turns 18, or until up to age 19 for a full-time high school student living at home. Under California law, each parent has an equal responsibility to provide for the
financial needs of their child, the specific amount of which is based on a formula calculated by the court. The child support calculation depends primarily on the income of the parents, and the amount of time the child spends with each.
Our Child Support Lawyers Approach
Our family law attorneys have years of experience dealing with child support matters. Each case receives personal attention to detail and compassionate care. When handling your case, we will make it a priority to ensure that all relevant factors are taken into consideration in the calculation of your child support case. We always put your family first and it is our goal to try to obtain the most favorable and amicable support award possible for all parties involved that will ultimately benefit the child. Child support covers a wide range of expenses for a child, including their health care, education, everyday essentials like food, clothing, transportation, and more. Although the approach to calculating child support seems uniform and standard, it is essential for your attorney to know and understand the intricacies of child support calculations to achieve the most favorable outcome for you. Other factors which could significantly influence the child support calculation results are tax implications, health insurance premiums, mortgage interest payments, property taxes, earning capacity of a party, and high income earner status. If you need assistance with child support, our attorneys are ready to advocate for you. Contact us today.
How Child Support is Calculated
In the state of California, child support is calculated using a standard formula to determine the amount that will be paid by one parent to the other parent for the rearing and support of the child or children.The formula is CS=K(HN-(H%)(TN)). CS is the child support amount. K is the combined total of each parent’s income. HN stands for the monthly disposable income of the higher-earning parent. H represents the amount of time one parent spends with the child compared to the other parent. TN stands for the monthly total amount of disposable income of both parents. It’s pretty confusing. In order to accurately determine the child support amount, the court must have each parent’s gross income, the percentage of time each parent spends with the child, income tax deductions, payroll deductions, and childcare costs incurred by the parents.
Top Child Support Lawyers in Long Beach, Los Angeles & Orange County
Child support is the amount of money the court will order one parent to pay the other each month for the support of a child. It will generally last until a child turns 18, or until up to age 19 for a full-time high school student living at home. Under California law, each parent has an equal responsibility to provide for the financial needs of their child, the specific amount of which is based on a formula calculated by the court. The child support calculation depends primarily on the income of the parents, and the amount of time the child spends with each.
Our Child Support Lawyers Approach
Our family law attorneys have years of experience dealing with child support matters. Each case receives personal attention to detail and compassionate care. When handling your case, we will make it a priority to ensure that all relevant factors are taken into consideration in the calculation of your child support case. We always put your family first and it is our goal to try to obtain the most favorable and amicable support award possible for all parties involved that will ultimately benefit the child. Child support covers a wide range of expenses for a child, including their health care, education, everyday essentials like food, clothing, transportation, and more. Although the approach to calculating child support seems uniform and standard, it is essential for your attorney to know and understand the intricacies of child support calculations to achieve the most favorable outcome for you. Other factors which could significantly influence the child support calculation results are tax implications, health insurance premiums, mortgage interest payments, property taxes, earning capacity of a party, and high-income earner status. If you need assistance with child support, our attorneys are ready to advocate for you. Contact us today.
How Child Support is Calculated
In the state of California, child support is calculated using a standard formula to determine the amount that will be paid by one parent to the other parent for the rearing and support of the child or children. The formula is CS=K(HN-(H%)(TN)). CS is the child support amount. K is the combined total of each parent’s income. HN stands for the monthly disposable income of the higher-earning parent. H represents the amount of time one parent spends with the child compared to the other parent. TN stands for the monthly total amount of disposable income of both parents. It’s pretty confusing. In order to accurately determine the child support amount, the court must have each parent’s gross income, the percentage of time each parent spends with the child, income tax deductions, payroll deductions, and childcare costs incurred by the parents.
FAQs About Child Support
What is child support?
Legally, child support is defined as the ongoing monetary payments by one parent to another in order to cover a child’s medical and living expenses.
How do I make child support payments?
You can pay via PayPal, by phone, mail, in person, via payment app, or with cash.
What if my financial circumstances have changed since the support order?
Child support payments can be modified by the court based on income change and/or the amount of time the child spends with the non-custodial parent. Our attorneys can answer any questions you may have.
Does the parent receiving support pay for all of the child’s expenses?
No. Support is only intended to cover basic living expenses.
How long do child support orders last? Does it go through college graduation?
Unfortunately, not in the state of California. Support ends when the child turns 18 and graduates high school.
FAQs About Child Support
What is child support?
Legally, child support is defined as the ongoing monetary payments by one parent to another in order to cover a child’s medical and living expenses.
How do I make child support payments?
You can pay via PayPal, by phone, mail, in person, via payment app, or with cash.
What if my financial circumstances have changed since the support order?
Child support payments can be modified by the court based on income change and/or the amount of time the child spends with the non-custodial parent. Our attorneys can answer any questions you may have.
Does the parent receiving support pay for all of the child’s expenses?
No. Support is only intended to cover basic living expenses.
How long do child support orders last? Does it go through college graduation?
Unfortunately, not in the state of California. Support ends when the child turns 18 and graduates high school.
Our Family Law & Divorce Attorneys
When you’re going through a tough time, you need a full team on your side. Our five-attorney firm has all of the resources to attend to our clients’ needs.
John J. Gilligan, CFLS |
John J. Gilligan, CFLS has practiced family law for 39 years and handled over 7500 family law matters. He sits on the Family Law Executive Committee for the Los Angeles County Bar and donates several hours of his time each month to the court system as a mediator and Judge Pro Tem.
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Janine M. Frisco |
Ms. Frisco’s first preference is always to mediate spousal, financial and custody issues, she is also a staunch advocate for her client’s and a relentless opponent in a court of law. Ms. Frisco regularly litigates complex trials, acts as a mediator for both parties, and collaborates when the parties pursue collaboration.
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Kristin Trutanich |
Kristin Trutanich is a trial attorney with over 13 years of litigation experience. Prior to joining Gilligan, Frisco & Trutanich, Ms. Trutanich was a Deputy District Attorney with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. As a Deputy District Attorney, she tried over 70 jury trials involving domestic violence etc.
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Michael Sarris |
Michael Sarris specializes in California family law with extensive experience in the areas of child support, child custody and visitation, spousal support and community property division. Mr. Sarris founded the Law Offices of Michael Sarris.
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Wendy K. Tse |
Family law attorney, Wendy K. Tse, has practiced family law exclusively since 1998. Ms.Tse specializes in and has extensive experience with matters pertaining to California divorce, contested custody disputes, child support, spousal support etc.
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Our Family Law & Divorce Attorneys
When you’re going through a tough time, you need a full team on your side. Our five-attorney firm has all of the resources to attend to our clients’ needs.
John J. Gilligan, CFLS |
John J. Gilligan, CFLS has practiced family law for 39 years and handled over 7500 family law matters. He sits on the Family Law Executive Committee for the Los Angeles County Bar and donates several hours of his time each month to the court system as a mediator and Judge Pro Tem.
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Janine M. Frisco |
Ms. Frisco’s first preference is always to mediate spousal, financial and custody issues, she is also a staunch advocate for her client’s and a relentless opponent in a court of law. Ms. Frisco regularly litigates complex trials, acts as a mediator for both parties, and collaborates when the parties pursue collaboration.
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Kristin Trutanich |
Kristin Trutanich is a trial attorney with over 13 years of litigation experience. Prior to joining Gilligan, Frisco & Trutanich, Ms. Trutanich was a Deputy District Attorney with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. As a Deputy District Attorney, she tried over 70 jury trials involving domestic violence etc.
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Michael Sarris |
Michael Sarris specializes in California family law with extensive experience in the areas of child support, child custody and visitation, spousal support and community property division. Mr. Sarris founded the Law Offices of Michael Sarris.
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Wendy K. Tse |
Family law attorney, Wendy K. Tse, has practiced family law exclusively since 1998. Ms.Tse specializes in and has extensive experience with matters pertaining to California divorce, contested custody disputes, child support, spousal support etc.
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100+ YEARS COLLECTIVE EXPERIENCE
Our Law Firm’s History
Gilligan, Frisco & Trutanich, LLP, was co-founded by John J. Gilligan, who has been practicing family law in Long Beach since 1981. Janine M. Frisco is also a partner, as is Kristin Trutanich. Together, they are the area’s most comprehensive legal stronghold.
GFT has helped individuals and their families surmount their legal difficulties for the past several decades. We are proud to serve Southern California, and have the dedication and experience required to handle every type of issue.
The Team of Attorneys
You’ve Been Looking For
Our experienced team of professionals will guide you through life’s murkiest waters. At Gilligan, Frisco & Trutanich, LLP, we have the resources needed to represent clients in all aspects of family and criminal law.
The Team of Attorneys You’ve Been Looking For
Our experienced team of professionals will guide you through life’s murkiest waters. At Gilligan, Frisco & Trutanich, LLP, we have the resources needed to represent clients in all aspects of family and criminal law.
Office
Locations
We have two offices conveniently located in Long Beach & Palos Verdes. We represent clients in courts throughout Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside counties.
Long Beach Office
One World Trade Center, Suite #1740
Long Beach, CA 90831
Telephone: (562) 431-2000
FAX: (562) 431-2100
Palos Verdes Office
2516 Vía Tejon, Suite 309
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
Telephone: (310) 237-9001
FAX: (562) 431-2100