California court documents have revealed that Jesse Williams, one of the stars of the popular television drama "Grey's Anatomy", must increase his child support payments to $50,629 every month. He has two young children, ages 2 and 4, and had been sending his ex-wife...
Month: June 2018
Divorce and retirement
California residents who get a divorce should be prepared for the impact that the process can have on their finances, particularly those earmarked for their retirement years. According to the results of a study conducted by the Center for Retirement Research,...
When child support payer faces disability
Most California parents who are ordered to pay child support do what they can to make those payments on time for the sake of their children. However, there are instances when a parent may suddenly become disabled, preventing him or her from working and earning a...
Modifying a child support order may make it affordable
A parent who lives separately from his or her children may be ordered to pay child support. The money they pay could be used to cover their children's basic needs, extracurricular activities or anything else. Because this monthly payment is court-ordered, noncustodial...
How to act during a child support hearing
If parents in California or any other state get a divorce, it may result in one person paying child support to his or her ex. The amount of a given payment is determined by a variety of factors based on information supplied by the parents. It is never a good idea to...
Women paying their share of support
Historically, ongoing financial support after a divorce has been the responsibility of the husband. In recent years, however, gains made by women in the workplace, as well as changes in child custody arrangements, have transformed post-divorce financial settlements....