Child Support

Once a court has entered an order of child support in California, it typically remains in effect until the child reaches 18 years of age and graduates high school or reaches 19 years of age. In the meantime, parents who wish to modify the terms of the support order...

When parents of minor children decide to end their marriage, it is sometimes the case that the non-custodial parent will be ordered to pay a certain amount of child support. In California, the amount that the parent may be ordered to pay is determined by calculations...

August has been declared Child Support Awareness Month, and the California Department of Child Support Services is partnering with the 51 child support agencies throughout the state in an outreach effort. Plans for the month include events, posters and public service...

When a couple in Sacramento County decides to divorce, matters related to the division of assets and property must be sorted out. In divorce cases where children are involved, a couple must also come to a resolution about or turn to the courts to decide matters...