Experienced Child Support Lawyers

We Educate our Clients to Make the Child Support Laws Work for Them

Child support is the amount of money the court orders one parent to pay the other parent every month to support the child or children. California has a formula (called a "guideline") for figuring out how much child support should be paid in all cases. California child support guidelines are based on numerous factors, including the amount of time each parent spends caring for the child, each parent’s income, the needs of the child and other issues. While the guidelines are precise, there are many factors that can affect the ultimate amount of support.

Promoting both client interests and the interests of the children, the lawyers at Dishon & Block combine a broad understanding of the California family law code with an empathetic approach to working with our clients that accounts for both the legal and emotional components of the case.

At Dishon & Block, our Child Support Lawyers have handled hundreds of enforcement actions, contempt actions, and have negotiated and litigated on behalf of parties seeking back support judgments, as well as those defending against such actions.

Child support payments are usually made until children turn 18 or 19 if they are still in high school full time, living at home and can't support themselves. Parents may agree to support a child longer. The court may also order that both parents continue to support a disabled adult child that is not self-supporting.

Understanding the nuances of how child support is calculated in California can often help either the payor or the payee benefit from child support litigation. At Dishon & Block, we educate our clients in order to make the child and spousal support laws work for them. If you need to establish a support order, enforce an order, or if you have been served, contact a Dishon & Block child support attorney today.

For a consultation, contact the offices of Dishon & Block by calling 877-216-3781 or click here to schedule an appointment