Parents may encounter many new terms as they approach child support, and one example is “mediation.” The first thing you might hear about this concept is that it is mandatory – and you may be asking yourself why this is the case. What exactly is mediation, and how can it help during child support disputes?This is a common question, and it is one that The Garza Law Office, PLLC, can answer. This established family law firm in Texas can help separating parents as they fight for their rights. Dora Alicia is an experienced child custody...Continue Reading...
Experienced family law attorneys focused on helping you reach the best possible outcome in your family law caseWhen it comes to family law matters, there is nothing more frustrating than trying to fix a problem to which you do not have all the answers. For many people, their family law matter is one of the most difficult times of their lives. Virginia’s laws surrounding family matters are complex and can be difficult to understand. Whether you are petitioning for divorce or are facing a child custody battle, you will need to prepare yourself...Continue Reading...
If you have been struggling to get your child’s other parent to contribute financially to the care of the child you share, or if you simply want to ensure that your child’s other parent is legally obligated to financially support their child, applying for child support may be in you and your child’s best interests. We go into greater detail below about how you can apply for child support and how your child support payment will be calculated. Applying for Support through the Pennsylvania Child Support ProgramIn most cases,...Continue Reading...
The length of a divorce is different for everyone, and can be difficult to guess. Some divorces can be concluded in 3 months, some take upwards of five years. This is because there are tons of different factors that can influence the length of a divorce. Whether or not you and your spouse are agreed, whether or not you have kids, how many assets you have, all contribute into a divorce’s potential length.Below is an explanation of the divorce process. This should help you understand everything that needs to get done for a divorce to...Continue Reading...
In many circumstances such as divorce, separation & paternity child support is a factor needing to be addressed. If a person has never dealt with a court or government agency that makes binding orders on them before, the thought of having to “enter into the system” may be a scary thought. This overview provided some top level information about Child Support in Santa Barbara County.Eligibility for Child Support in Santa Barbara CountyThe first question many people may wonder is if they are eligible for child support. In situations...Continue Reading...