California Family Code section 4053 states that “a parent’s first and principal obligation is to support the parent’s minor children according to the parent’s circumstances and station in life.”
This foundational rule governs child support cases throughout the state. If you are not raising your kids with their other parent, you must understand the laws governing support to ensure that the non-custodial parent pays their fair share.
A San Marcos child support attorney at Contreras Law Firm will help you navigate the legal system and ensure that any decisions made about support are appropriate under the law. Give us a call at (619) 238-0616 to schedule a free consultation and learn more about the help we can offer as you ensure your finances are stable and your child is provided for.Â
The Right San Marcos Child Support Attorney Can Make All The Difference
Having a legal advocate on your side during your support case can increase your chances of being able to provide the support your children need or ensure that any payments you are required to make are fair.
Contreras Law Firm is the firm you should turn to to protect your rights during legal proceedings. Here’s what our San Marcos family law attorneys bring to the table:
- Decades of collective experience: Our San Marcos child support attorneys have represented many clients in support cases. Our multi-year experience with successfully advocating for clients has helped us develop sound legal strategies for child support claims.Â
- Strong negotiation and litigation skills: In some cases, you can negotiate on child support outside of court while in others you’ll need to ask a judge to decide on the amount of support due. We are experienced in helping you reach a compromise to avoid litigation but can also represent you in court.
- A focus on finding the legal strategy that works for you: Our team understands that everyone’s situation is different, and we are here to help you determine what support order makes sense given your child’s needs.
What Can You Expect from Your San Marcos Child Support Attorney?Â
Going through a dispute about child support is overwhelming, but Contreras Law Firm will help you through the process. Our firm will take care of all the legal issues for you including:
- Submitting court filings or responding to a summons: We will help you file a petition asking the court to order support or respond if you are being asked to provide support for a child.Â
- Explaining California’s child support guidelines: California has standard guidelines that determine support based on the number of children, parental income, and other relevant factors. We can explain how these guidelines apply to your case and help you determine how much support is owed based on the standard formula.Â
- Representing you in negotiations, mediation, or litigation: No matter how your case is resolved, we will make persuasive arguments for your preferred outcome on support. This maximizes the chance you’ll be ordered to pay a fair amount or will be given the funds you need to provide for your kids.
- Helping you to modify or enforce a support order: Sometimes, changes must be made to an existing support order. This could be because of income changes or if a child’s needs change. Whatever the circumstances, we’ll advocate for you.
These are just some of the ways in which Contreras Law Firm can assist you as you navigate your child support case. To learn more about the representation our firm can offer, give us a call today at (619) 238-0616 to schedule a free consultation with a San Marcos child support attorney.