Child Support 101: What You Should Know
Child support is a fundamental aspect of ensuring the welfare of children in separated or divorced families. It’s designed to cover various expenses associated with raising children, but understanding how it’s calculated and what it encompasses can often be complex, especially in the context of California’s laws. Below, we’ll delve into the basics of child […]
Who Pays Kids’ Bills in California Custody Orders?
Kids cost money. Sometimes, they cost a lot of money. That’s one reason California considers financially supporting your children a fundamental responsibility of parenthood. Your obligation to provide for your kids cannot be waived. It’s the entire basis for the state’s child support orders and regulations. However, a simple support order doesn’t always cover every […]
What Happens to Child Custody Orders When Kids Turn 18?
It can feel like a child custody order will never end, but it happens faster than you’d expect. Most parents are stunned by how fast time flies and how quickly their kids grow up. Once your kid is a legal adult, they are no longer subject to child custody orders. However, a child’s emancipation date […]
Kevin Costner’s Wife to Receive $129k in Monthly Child Support
Kevin Costner’s acrimonious divorce from estranged wife Christine Baumgartner has reached an important milestone. After several months of disputes, Costner was ordered to pay Baumgartner nearly $130,000 in monthly support for their three children. This order comes after much legal back-and-forth about how much was necessary. Costner originally offered to pay the still-eyewatering sum of […]
Former NBA Player Matt Barnes Orders to Pay $133k in Back Child Support
Matt Barnes, former NBA player for the Golden State Warriors and current ESPN basketball analyst, has been ordered to pay $133,976.54 in child support to his ex-wife. Barnes and ex-spouse Gloria Govan separated in 2014 and finalized their divorce in 2016, but not before the couple had twins. Initially, Barnes was ordered to pay $20,000 […]