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Can A Father Refuse To Pay Child Support in California?
Can A Father Refuse To Pay Child Support in California?

A parent can refuse to pay child support or might lack the financial ability to pay. When that happens, it’s up to the other parent…

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Can A Father Take Custody Away From The Mother in California?
Can A Father Take Custody Away From The Mother in California?

In some cases, a California family court may decide to grant sole custody to one of the parents. Before the court would do that, however,…

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How Do I Change My Child Support Order in California?
How Do I Change My Child Support Order in California?

The same considerations originally made regarding which court has jurisdiction to make the orders will also need to be addressed when seeking modifications. Assuming jurisdictional…

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Top Reasons To Modify Child Custody in California
Top Reasons To Modify Child Custody in California

Parents can request a modification of child custody or visitation orders if there has been a significant change in their circumstances in the time since…

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Most Common Child Custody Arrangement in California
Most Common Child Custody Arrangement in California

In most cases, the parents will share custody. The courts prefer to split the child’s time as evenly as possible between parents, unless there are…

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What Questions Does A Judge Ask A Child in A Custody Case in California?
What Questions Does A Judge Ask A Child in A Custody Case in California?

California family court judges are hesitant to involve the children in custody disputes between parents. The judge will not ask questions of the children unless…

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What Types of Orders Can Be Modified In California Family Court?
What Types of Orders Can Be Modified In California Family Court?

The orders that are typically modified are child support and spousal support as well as child custody. Less frequently, attorney fees may be modified. The…

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When Can An Alimony Agreement Be Modified in California?
When Can An Alimony Agreement Be Modified in California?

A support order may be modified at any time as the court determines to be necessary. Family Code section 3651(a). however, a spousal support order…

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Will Child Support Be Taken Out of My Unemployment Benefits in California?
Will Child Support Be Taken Out of My Unemployment Benefits in California?

Child support is based on all the different income sources. If the income is through stock dividends or rental income, they will be included along…

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