El Cajon Child Support Attorney

Child support is every child’s right in California when the child is not being raised by both parents. Child support is considered such an important public policy priority that it cannot be waived in a prenuptial agreement and the state assists in collecting and distributing support. 

If you are separating from your child’s other parent or if you had a child with someone who you are not married to or in a partnership with, you will need to understand the laws related to child support and work to ensure that a fair support order is put into place. 

An El Cajon child support lawyer at Contreras Law Firm can help you learn the default rules about support, argue for your preferred support arrangement, and seek enforcement when the required support is not paid.  Call (619) 238-0616 today to schedule your consultation and learn more about how we can represent you.

There’s Only One Family Law Firm To Turn To When Faced With Child Support Issues

When you are faced with child support issues, your financial future is on the line– whether you are being asked to pay support or are trying to collect it.  You can’t trust just any lawyer to help. You should trust Contreras Law Firm because:

• We have represented parents in child support cases for decades. We’ve helped thousands of clients petition for support or make sure the support they are being asked to pay is fair and reasonable. 
• We understand California’s child support guidelines. There are standard rules that determine how much support a parent should pay based on the custody arrangement, number of children, income, and child’s needs. We know these guidelines and will help you understand what to expect. 
• We are skilled negotiators and litigators. Although standard guidelines usually determine the amount of support to be paid, sometimes there are disputes that must be resolved through litigation, negotiation, or mediation. We have experience advocating for clients in all these methods of dispute resolution. 
• We’re ready to handle complex cases. If your situation is complicated and merits a deviation from standard guidelines, we have the knowledge and skills to help you make compelling arguments that your preferred support amount is best. 

How Can An El Cajon Child Support Attorney Help You?

California child support cases may seem simple to resolve because of the default guidelines, but there are many complex issues that can come up.

This can include questions of legal parentage, situations where guidelines must be modified, and circumstances where parents want to negotiate on custody and support issues to create a personalized plan. There may also be times when you need help deciding on custody before creating a support arrangement, or when one parent is not paying the support due.

Contreras Law Firm can help you in these and other circumstances. Our El Cajon child support firm can:

• File court paperwork
• Respond to a court summons
• Negotiate on support and custody issues
• Help you determine the amount of support that’s reasonable in your situation
• Draft an agreement on child support
• Petition the court to put a support order in place, modify a support order, or enforce a support order.

These are just some of the services that an El Cajon child support attorney can offer. To learn more about how Contreras Law Firm can represent you, give us a call today at (619) 238-0616 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation with an experienced member of our legal team.