If there are children involved during a legal separation or dissolution, California law states that both parents are responsible for their children and their financial needs.  We can help you provide or get the appropriate support for your child.

In California, child support guidelines are set by formulas considering a number of factors, including each parent’s income, number of children in the family, and other dynamics. While the required child support level is set in the divorce decree and stipulation, that amount is not fixed forever.  Rather, it can change due to changes in the incomes of the parties and other circumstances.

Adiuvo Law Group, PC represents clients throughout Fresno County with child support, enforcement, and modification needs.  As a firm, we provide clear advice and representation in all such matters to both those currently in the process of divorce, and to those who have been divorced for some time but who have had major changes occur in the life situations.

Change in Circumstances and Child Support

As life goes on after a divorce, the needs of the children and the circumstances of the parents can change dramatically.  If the income of a party increases significantly due to a promotion or sudden onset of wealth, we will go to court on our client’s behalf to obtain a child support modification.  Likewise, if the income of a responsible party decreases due to a job loss, disability, or other reason, often we can obtain a modification. However, not every change in income or in life circumstances will warrant a child support modification from the court.

Whether you are a non-custodial parent or share joint legal custody of the children, if you think that the amount of child support money should be changed, our child support attorneys can provide an analysis for you.  If our evaluation shows that it is in your best interests to obtain a modification, we can go to court and achieve this for you.