Children need financial support to be able to get a good start in life. Under California Family Code section 4053, both parents are expected to provide that support. However, it’s critical that any support order be fair and appropriate given the child’s needs and the ability of each parent to provide.
Contreras Law Firm can offer invaluable assistance when child support issues arise. We can help you understand California’s support guidelines and navigate the legal system to ensure that an appropriate amount of support is ordered in your situation.
Give us a call at (619) 238-0616 to schedule a free consultation and learn more about how a La Mesa child support attorney at our La Mesa family law firm can represent you.
Finding the Right La Mesa Child Support Attorney Doesn’t Have to be Challenging
It can be hard to know where to start when you are looking for a La Mesa child support lawyer to work on your behalf during your child support case. The good news is, you don’t have to look far — you can turn to Contreras Law Firm to get the legal help necessary to maximize the chances of getting the best outcome for you and the kids. Here’s just some of what our firm has to offer:
- Extensive experience in child support cases: Experience matters in finding successful solutions and our legal team has collectively represented thousands of clients in support cases over many years.
- Comfort with even complex situations: Some support claims are more complicated than others, especially if you have special needs children, hidden income, or questions about paternity. We can take on even the tough claims.
- Solid communication skills: We’ll explain your rights so you know what to expect, and can keep you updated on the progress of your support claim.
- Legal knowledge of child support guidelines: Standard guidelines determine support amounts under California law. We know the guidelines very well, understand how they apply to your case, and know when and why the court allows a deviation from the standard rules.
- Experience representing clients in any forum: Whether you resolve your support case with help from a mediator, negotiate the issue on your own, or must go before a judge because you can’t agree, we are prepared to advocate for you.
How Your La Mesa Child Support Attorney Will Advocate for You Throughout Your Case
When you navigate your support claim, there are many important legal steps to take to maximize the chances of a successful outcome. Contreras Law Firm understands the process and will provide valuable legal services including:
- Helping you to prove paternity: In some situations, it’s important to prove paternity before a parent is ordered to be paid support. We can help you to initiate this legal process.
- Applying California’s standard support guidelines or arguing for a deviation: We’ll work with you to understand how the guidelines apply in your situation and can assist you in arguing that a different amount of support is appropriate given your family circumstances.
- Assisting with modifications of support if a material change in circumstances occurs: Sometimes, a support order no longer makes sense for the family. We represent you when you need to make a change.
- Helping you to enforce a support order: If you are supposed to be receiving support that doesn’t come, our firm will assist in getting help from the court in collecting.
Contreras Law Firm will take care of these tasks and more, with a focus on making sure your finances and your children’s financial future are strong. Give us a call today at (619) 238-0616 or contact us online to speak with a La Mesa child support attorney and learn what we can do for you.