Child Support

Child support is modifiable any time prior to the child turning 18 years of age (or high school graduation or 19, whichever is first). In order to modify child support, a parent can show a change in income or timeshare with the child. California laws prevent a retroactive modification of child support. In other words, […]

What do Social Security disability benefits have to do with family law? Before we discuss how social security benefits may affect a divorce or support case, first we must distinguish the types of Social Security benefits.  There are two basic types: one is an insurance claim and the other is a welfare program.  The insurance […]