San Francisco Child Support Lawyers
The State of California puts the highest emphasis on the welfare of children. For this reason, child support orders are strictly enforced.
Schapiro Thorn, an experienced family law firm, can advise and represent you in all types of child support matters, including:
- Determination of the child support level
- Modifications in child support
- Enforcement of child support orders
- Paternity as it relates to child support
- International child support issues
Call (415) 431-5772 or send us an e-mail to arrange for a consultation.
Child Support in California
The child support level in California is determined by statutory guidelines. The level is based upon factors such as the incomes of the parents and the amount of time (time share) the child spends with each parent, adjusted for certain expenses (add ons) such as health care and education costs. Judges have some latitude to deviate from these guidelines — in exceptional cases of hardship or extraordinarily high income earners.
As with other types of formulas, the final outputs are only as good as the data going into the calculations. In representing you, Schapiro Thorn will pay special attention to the factors that affect the resulting child support payment level.
If a significant change in circumstances occurs such as a change in the income of a parent, our firm can seek to obtain a modification in the child support level for you.
Complex Child Support Issues
Certain child support issues can present complex problems. When a parent is self-employed, has hidden sources of income or is an extraordinarily high incomer earner, special efforts must be made to determine the true level of income and the reasonable expenses of the children.
Schapiro Thorn has significant experience in these types of issues. When necessary, we can call upon forensic accountants and financial analysts who can support your case or challenge the assertions of the other party.
Enforcement of California child support orders against parents living in other states or abroad is possible, though sometimes difficult. Schapiro Thorn has extensive experience in such matters and can represent you in this situation.
Contact a Child Support Attorney
For a consultation with Schapiro • Thorn • Inc., call (415) 431-5772 or send us an e-mail.
Our firm represents clients in San Francisco, the Bay Area, Northern California and other locations across the United States and around the world when their family law matter brings them to California.
