Child Support & Spousal Support
Versatile, Proven Ventura County Family Law Attorneys
At Van Sickle & Rowley, we make a concerted effort to ensure our clients understand the financial implications of all decisions. For reliable counsel on child support, spousal support and other family law issues, contact us today.
Understanding Child Support Can Be Critical for Planning
The California Family Law Code contains guidelines and a "formula" for determining child support. Major factors are the number of children, both parents' incomes and obligations, and how much time each parent will spend with the children.
In some situations, a full understanding of child support guidelines may influence the child custody and visitation arrangement you seek. More often, our clients need to understand the likely outcomes for planning purposes — or need help with a post-judgment modification.
Spousal Support: A Temporary and Long-Term Issue in Some Divorces
Spousal support (sometimes called alimony) can be a much more complex issue. Depending on your circumstances, temporary spousal support may be ordered in accordance with guidelines that vary between California counties.
For the final spousal support judgment in a divorce case without a negotiated settlement, the judge may consider many factors — ranging from length of the marriage to more subjective considerations such as either person's true earning capacity. This is an area where your attorney's skill and experience can make a huge difference for your financial future.
Creative Legal Solutions to Protect Your Financial Interests
With our excellent reputation for dealing with issues such as complex property division and business valuation — we are a "go to" firm for many higher-income families in Ventura County and western Los Angeles County. We have extensive experience:
- Building cases for favorable spousal support outcomes with knowledge gained from many other cases in these courts
- Negotiating deviations from child support guidelines to account for high incomes, children's special needs and unique visitation arrangements
- Negotiating or litigating spousal support amounts and duration — that is, how long the order will remain in force
- Soliciting vocational evaluations and other key evidence when your divorcing spouse does not work, quits work or claims inability to earn income
Our lawyers can help you negotiate toward — or fight in court for — orders that are fair to you and give you the best opportunity to support the standard of living and comfort you desire. Please contact Van Sickle & Rowley, LLP, to arrange a consultation on your divorce or other family law concerns.
