Temecula, California, Child Support and Spousal Support Lawyer
Money is often subject to contentious arguments at every stage of a family law case. This is especially true when it comes to child support and spousal support. At The Law Offices of John G. McGill, Jr. in Temecula, we handle child support and spousal support issues for clients throughout the area. Attorney John G. McGill, Jr. has over 29 years of experience representing clients in a wide range of family law matters, including child support and spousal support. For more information, contact our firm to schedule an appointment.
Child Support
In California, child support is determined by a formula that is set by the legislature in the state statues. Since this is the case, we are able to estimate the child support you may have to pay or be awarded. Many different factors contribute to the child support calculation, including:
- The income of each parent
- The assets of each parent
- Child custody arrangements
- Parental rights to the child
- Child care and health care expenses
- Special needs of the child
Though the amount of child support awarded is set by a formula, it is possible to change the amount when circumstances warrant a change. Our firm handles these types of post-judgment modifications in the event that a substantial change in circumstances affects the ability of the parent paying child support or necessitates a change in the amount received.
Mothers frequently are awarded child support; however, the award is dependent on the parent having primary custody of the child. In some cases, this will be the father.
Spousal Support (Alimony)
Sometimes generally called alimony, spousal support is the amount of money paid a spouse to reduce the disparity of income caused by the divorce. This money is intended to maintain the lifestyle to which the spouse had become accustomed in the marriage, and to allow him or her time to become financially independent. The courts do not use a specific formula to determine spousal support. The courts use their discretion, as the award of spousal support is not mandatory, nor is it awarded in every case.
Several factors are considered by the courts when determining the appropriate amount of spousal support, including:
- Length of the marriage
- Age of the parties
- Income of each spouse
- Education and training levels of each spouse
- Needs of both parties
- Child custody and child support arrangements
Contact The Law Offices of John G. McGill, Jr. to schedule an initial consultation without charge with an experienced Temecula, California, child support and spousal support attorney.
Initial consultations without charge • Credit cards accepted • Over 29 years of family law experience
The Law Offices of John G. McGill, Jr.
28459 Old Town Front St.
Suite 315
Temecula, CA 92590
Phone: (951) 795-4186
Fax: (951) 699-5087