Legal Question in Family Law in California

I have 3 kids who live with me and I have 2 kids who don't live with me and I pay child support about 300 dollars each one I only may $13.00 an hour I only take home about $500.00 it's not enough to provide for my kids at home I was recently told that my child support would go up higher because of my income what can I do to lower my monthly payments


Asked on 10/30/15, 2:36 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Gary R. White Burton & White

You need to discuss the facts of your case with a family law attorney to obtain advice about your options. A court should consider support for all of your natural or adopted children when making a child support order. However, the court will also consider the other parent's obligation to contribute to the support of the children.

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Answered on 10/30/15, 3:58 pm
Arlene Kock Law Offices of Arlene D. Kock APLC

California has a child support guideline that takes into financial consideration other children you're obligated to support or live with you. Please meet with an experienced family law attorney to assess your legal options.

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Answered on 10/31/15, 12:03 pm


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