Law Office of Chandra E. Miller 2026-03-02T08:48:41Z https://www.familylawresolution.com/feed/atom/ WordPress /wp-content/uploads/sites/1603262/2021/12/fav-75x75.png On Behalf of Law Office of Chandra E. Miller https://www.familylawresolution.com/?p=46531 2022-07-27T05:22:46Z 2017-04-27T07:54:17Z

unmarried parents, the first step may be to establish paternity. The court takes the position that a parent has an obligation to support their child, so a parent is required to pay support even if they choose not to have contact with the child. The amount paid for child support will be calculated depending on several factors including both parents' income and other expenses such as health care. Once a child support amount is set, a parent can also apply for a modification of support in certain circumstances. For example, if either parent has a significant change in income or in some types of expenses, such as support for another child, this could result in a change in the amount paid. Source: Perez Hilton, "Flo Rida Sued For Not Paying Child Support For The Son He's Yet To Acknowledge!", April 20, 2017]]> 0 On Behalf of Law Office of Chandra E. Miller https://www.familylawresolution.com/?p=46530 2026-03-02T08:47:53Z 2017-04-19T15:54:08Z

mediation. A mediator helps people reach a compromise rather than taking the more adversarial route of going to court. Even if mediation does not ultimately help a couple reach a custody agreement, they could still try to work with a mediator when they create a parenting plan. Items in the parenting plan might include how much time the child will spend with other relatives, who is responsible for getting children to extracurricular activities, and whether the child will be permitted to meet a parent's new partner.]]> 0 On Behalf of Law Office of Chandra E. Miller https://www.familylawresolution.com/?p=46529 2022-07-27T05:22:53Z 2017-04-13T08:04:16Z

expenses. If the noncustodial parent is male, the custodial parent may have to demonstrate he knew he was the child's father. A court will also consider the non-custodial parent's ability to pay the back support. In the case of unmarried parents, it might first be necessary to establish paternity before support can be set up. Once paternity is established, the process for calculating and paying support are the same. Parents who do not pay support may have their wages or other income sources garnished. However, parents cannot prevent the noncustodial parents from seeing their children even if they are not keeping up with their obligations, as these are two separate issues.]]> 0 On Behalf of Law Office of Chandra E. Miller https://www.familylawresolution.com/?p=46528 2022-07-27T05:22:55Z 2017-04-03T12:38:08Z

physically disabled receive disability benefits, typically from their employer. Any child support payments that they have to pay will most likely be modified based on the amount of their benefits, which is usually less than the income they had been earning before. A court will also take into consideration whether a parent's physical disability is temporary or permanent. In cases of temporary disabilities, the disabled parent can ask the court to modify his or her child support order for the expected duration of the disability and may return to court to request an extension of the modified order if the disability continues longer than expected. Those parents with permanent disabilities may request a permanent reduction in the amount of child support they are required to pay. Disabled parents who receive Supplemental Security Income and are obligated to pay child support should know that it can be garnished fordelinquent child support payments. This is also true for disability benefits that are paid by an employer. While the garnishment guarantees that some portion of the child support payments will be paid, the disabled parents can have some difficulty making ends meet with the remaining income. Parents who are facing the end of a marriage should consult with a family law attorney for assistance with resolving issues that can be particularly contentious. The attorney may negotiate to obtain divorce settlement terms that are beneficial to the client.]]> 0 On Behalf of Law Office of Chandra E. Miller https://www.familylawresolution.com/?p=46527 2022-07-27T05:22:58Z 2017-03-28T15:28:00Z

custodial parent . The non-custodial parent may desire full responsibility of the child, if this person has been established, or there may be grandparents or other relatives who seek of a child in this situation. It is possible that a family friend, also known as fictive kin, requests to become the guardian of a child whose custodial parent has died. A family court judge will typically make the legal determination regarding of children whose custodial parent has died. If children have no living relatives, no one has a suitable background, or otherwise steps up to parent the child, the state will likely take them into custody and place them into foster care. Sometimes children find adoptive homes through the state, but other times children will age out of the foster care system. The death of a custodial parent is never easy, but anyone who wishes to take on the parental role for the child or children in question should seek advice quickly. It is important to make an interest in be known through the proper channels. In any case, the family court will always find in the best interests of the child, but an attorney might be able to represent concerned relatives or fictive kin in a child custody case such as this.]]> 0 On Behalf of Law Office of Chandra E. Miller https://www.familylawresolution.com/?p=46526 2022-07-27T05:23:01Z 2017-03-22T08:49:58Z

child support case may file in the state where the child or parent lives or in any federal court. Individuals may want to speak to an attorney to find out more about California child support guidelines. Child support is generally paid by the noncustodial parent to the custodial parent, and in California, a number of factors are taken into account for calculation of child support including the income of both parents and expenses such as day care and health insurance. A legally binding child support agreement is important because it gives the parent who is receiving child support access to local and federal resources for enforcing the child support payments. If the parent paying support loses their job or has another change in circumstances that results in an inability to pay support, they cannot simply stop paying or pay less. The parent must return to court and request a modification of the order.]]> 0 On Behalf of Law Office of Chandra E. Miller https://www.familylawresolution.com/?p=46525 2022-07-27T05:23:04Z 2017-03-16T16:34:56Z

child support formula to determine how much child support a noncustodial parent should owe. If a noncustodial parent willfully refuses to pay child support, a family law attorney for the custodial parent may as the court to enforce the child support order. This may potentially be done through tax refund seizure and wage garnishments. If the parent still owes child support, the court could potentially impose a jail sentence. Source: FOX News, "Dean McDermott may face jail time if he doesn't pay child support", March 10, 2017]]> 0 On Behalf of Law Office of Chandra E. Miller https://www.familylawresolution.com/?p=46524 2022-07-27T05:23:07Z 2017-03-10T15:34:32Z

divorce revolves around reducing the risk of open fighting in front of or passive triangulation using the children. An early step is for parents to either make or request a judge to make temporary orders for custody and support. Detailed temporary orders that include visitation rights, schedules and physical custody will reduce the risk of conflict. Another important maneuver for parents is taking ownership of the child custody proceedings and divorce as a whole. Judicial decisions are rarely going to offer either party total satisfaction, and the outcome is out of the hands of those who have the most to lose or gain. By contrast, mediation offers the divorcing couple a chance to negotiate as much as possible and save litigation only for the intractable arguments. Divorcing couples do not have to leave the entire process of child custody, visitation and support orders to the courts. Many courts now require parents to attempt mediation to resolve these issues amicably prior to litigation. This can result in less conflict and tension, reduced expense and faster decisions. Even in divorce mediation, an attorney experienced in family law can provide assistance in understanding what the law requires of an agreement and counsel in case litigation over some unresolved issues becomes necessary.]]> 0 On Behalf of Law Office of Chandra E. Miller https://www.familylawresolution.com/?p=46523 2022-07-27T05:23:10Z 2017-03-01T07:04:29Z

Hague Convention, its terms may determine how and when a child is returned to the United States. However, it often takes negotiation and diplomacy to return a child back home to his or her mother or father. While parents may choose to recover their children by themselves, doing so could result in being taken into custody and imprisoned in a foreign nation. In many cases, a kidnapping occurs during an heated dispute between two parents. The result is often a child who is taken from familiar surroundings and isolated from family members and friends. It is possible that the child's name or physical features may be changed or altered to keep his or her whereabouts a secret from the other parent. Parents may also take their children to multiple countries while on the run, which may make it difficult for the other parent to find them. In many divorce cases, both a mother and father will be granted parental rights to a child. Therefore, both have the ability to see and interact with the child as per a court order. If a child is removed from the country, it could be worthwhile for a parent to talk with an attorney who may be able to coordinate with federal authorities to facilitate the child's safe return to the United States.]]> On Behalf of Law Office of Chandra E. Miller https://www.familylawresolution.com/?p=46522 2022-07-27T05:23:12Z 2017-02-22T10:34:15Z

court-ordered child support may want to meet with a family law attorney to see what can be done. The attorney can see if there are any methods of enforcement such as a wage garnishment that could be sought from the court. Source: Journalist's Resource, "Fathers see their kids less often if they owe child support," Denise-Marie Ordway, Feb. 17, 2017]]>