California Child Custody:
California courts will do what is possible to lessen the emotional impact of a divorce on the children. If the parents cannot agree on a plan for custody, the courts will step in and establish a custody order that takes the following into account:A lawyer can help you sort through your rights and responsibilities when it comes to childrearing after a divorce, and serve as your advocate and/or counsel when negotiating a parenting agreement.
California Child Support:
- The health, welfare and safety of the child(ren);
- Any history of abuse by one parent against:
- any child related by blood or with whom he or she has had a care-taking relationship;
- the other parent;
- a parent, current spouse, cohabitant, or any other person with whom the parent is having a dating or engagement relationship;
- The nature and amount of contact with both parents;
- Any habitual or continual use of alcohol or illegal controlled substances by either parent.
California courts will consider the following in determining each parent’s share of support:
1) How much each parent earns or can earn;
2) How much additional income each parent receives;
3) How many children the parents have together;
4) The amount of time each parent spends with the children;
5) The tax filing status of each parent;
6) The support of the children from other relationships;
7) Health insurance expenses;
8) Mandatory union dues;
9) Mandatory retirement contributions;
10) Costs associated with daycare and mandatory uninsured healthcare costs;
11) Any other relevant factors, such as travel expenses, special needs and educational costs.