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Is there interest on back child support in California?

Is there interest on back child support in California?

Many parents who owe back support talk about interest (on arrears) as if the interest is not really part of the arrears; and also as if it is not something that they are really expected to pay. This is unfortunately not correct. Under California law, interest on back child support is considered to be part of the arrears.

How are child support laws broken in California?

California child support law breaks earning capacity into two parts – the ability to earn an income and the opportunity to do so. Ability means the parent can actually work and doesn’t suffer from, as one example, disabilities that prevent the parent from working.

Why is child support so expensive in California?

California is an expensive State to live in and child support orders reflect that. California law presumes the parent who has the primary parenting time already contributes a significant part of his or her resources for the child.

How are child support amounts calculated in California?

The three most common and most important factors when calculating the California child support amount are: The number of children who are entitled to support. The amount of parenting time each parent has with the children.

Many parents who owe back support talk about interest (on arrears) as if the interest is not really part of the arrears; and also as if it is not something that they are really expected to pay. This is unfortunately not correct. Under California law, interest on back child support is considered to be part of the arrears.

Who is the DCSS attorney in California for child support?

Mr. Ackermann has handled DCSS back child support matters in more than 20 Counties throughout the State of California. Here are strategies used in resolving back support cases.

How do you calculate child support in California?

The California Child Support Guideline Calculator is based on the same child support legal guidelines used in California courts, and can be used to estimate the amount of child support that may be ordered in your case. The county child support commissioner or family law judge has the final authority to determine the amount of a child support order.

How to pay child support arrears in California?

According to California Code of Civil Procedure section 685.010 if you have child support arrears you are required to not only regularly pay the amount of money you owe in support, but you also are required to pay 10% interest per annum on child support arrears.

According to California Code of Civil Procedure section 685.010 if you have child support arrears you are required to not only regularly pay the amount of money you owe in support, but you also are required to pay 10% interest per annum on child support arrears.

Do you have to pay back child support to your ex?

Settlement with Your Ex. In some cases, your ex might waive some of what you owe in back child support, reducing what you need to pay. Often this includes the payment of a lump sum to settle the debt you owe. You must organize these negotiations through the court, and the court needs to approve any settlement.

What happens if you fail to pay child support in California?

Under California Penal Code section 270 you may be charged with a misdemeanor if you willfully fail to provide necessary care for your child. In addition, if you owe child support but have the ability to pay you may be held in contempt of court, and as a result may be fined or even sentenced to jail time.

What happens if you owe child support in California?

If you owe child support and you are not paying as required, your driver’s, professional, and/or recreational (fishing, hunting, etc.) licenses can be suspended. If your payment is overdue by more than 30 days, a notification is automatically sent to several California licensing agencies, including the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Settlement with Your Ex. In some cases, your ex might waive some of what you owe in back child support, reducing what you need to pay. Often this includes the payment of a lump sum to settle the debt you owe. You must organize these negotiations through the court, and the court needs to approve any settlement.

What should I do if I owe back child support?

At this rate, it can become impossible for some parents to ever reduce back support. For this reason, if you owe back child support, you should consider paying-off your arrears by using a lower interest loan and then repaying the loan at the lower monthly rate.

What happens if a child support order is entered in California?

For example, if a child support order was entered in California and the father moved to Arizona and then needed to make a change to the order, he would have to do that in California, not in Arizona. He is still liable for the amount of support ordered by the California court, no matter if he lives in Arizona or elsewhere.

Can a California Child Support Service collect spousal support?

Under this rule, California Child Support Services can only collect spousal support while collecting current support for a minor child. Once all the children have legally emancipated, California Child Support Services can no longer collect or enforce a spousal support order.