Child Support
Learn the ins and outs of California’s child support laws.
Child support is based on the policy that both parents are obliged to financially support their children in the form of ongoing, periodic payments after divorce following the end of the parent’s marriage.
The laws concerning child support in the State of California are unique, so feel free to contact us for guidance and advice regarding this important obligation.
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by Flora Garcia-SepulvedaBest California Child Support Guide
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