Riverside Child Support LawyersAt Stolar & Associates our Riverside child support lawyers assist parents throughout Southern California, ensuring that their child support agreements are fair, and assisting with enforcement and post-decree modification. Below is general information about child support. If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys about your specific situation please contact our Beverly Hills, California, office for a free consultation. Child Support - An OverviewEnforcing the obligation to pay child support is a national priority. Federal legislation and state laws exist to make enforcement and collection of child support easier. Each state has particular guidelines for establishing child support and there are various methods to recover the support you are owed. If you are ending a marriage, are already divorced or are trying to hold your child's other parent legally responsible, it is important to consult with a family law attorney. Contact a family law attorney in your area to learn more about your state's child support laws. He or she can review your child support matter and help you find the best solution to meet your child's needs. Modifying Child SupportChild support orders can be modified to meet changed needs in the parents' or child's life. Either parent can petition the court for a modification. The court will then determine whether there has been a significant and material change in circumstances either concerning the child's needs or the payor parent's ability to financially meet his or her obligations. Enforcing Child Support OrdersParents must meet their child support obligations. Those who do not pay, pay less than required or pay sporadically may be subject to contempt proceedings, fines and even jail time. When Do Child Support Obligations End?Many factors are taken into account in determining when child support payments will end. In some situations, it is as simple as the child reaching the age of majority. In others, payments may not end until the child has graduated from college. Child Support and TaxesTaxes can be reduced by allowed deductions and exemptions. Deductions reduce the amount of taxable income, and exemptions reduce the adjusted gross income, such as standard withholding or dependency exemptions. If you pay child support or receive it, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has a strict set of rules in place to control the deductions and exemptions that you are allowed because of the payment or receipt of child support. Often, the terms of your divorce decree and related agreements will control the extent to which any tax offsets are available.
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