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Child Support Calculator

Sherman and Fung • September 8, 2020

Calculating child support in California is done using a formula. The State of California takes a lot of factors into account when determining child support payments. All that information goes into a calculator which then provides the amount to be paid. Some web-sites provide a calculator which you can use to get an estimate of your payments. However we highly recommend you speak with an Attorney since you want to ensure you are getting correct information. If you are trying to determine child support payments Contact Us to discuss your situation.


Child Support Modification


If you want to make changes to your existing child support payments that is called a Child Support Modification. Sometimes this can be done if something with your financial situation has changed. For example you may have gotten a new job that pays less money. If that happens the court doesn’t automatically find out and adjust your payments. You need to let the court know all the information so they can make a change if they agree it is appropriate. Or if the other parent gets a new job that pays significantly more money you may also be able to change your child support payments.


Here are some of the changes which could result in a Modification

  • Change in living expenses
  • The child’s needs change significantly
  • Change in Income by either Parent
  • Medical Emergency
  • Financial Hardship


Speaking with an Attorney can help you determine if seeking a child support payment change makes sense. You should be prepared to provide a lot of financial information which all goes into determining the new child support payments.


Child Support Payment Factors


When it comes to determining Child Support payments the State of California needs a lot of information. The State takes the information you provide and using a formula will provide the child support payment information. Some of the factors they use include:

  • Number of children
  • % of time each parent spends with the child or children
  • Monthly Income for both parties
  • Monthly Deductions
  • Prior Child Support orders
  • Retirement Contributions
  • Job Related Expenses
  • Recent Tax Information
  • Property Tax (if applicable)
  • Union Dues (if applicable)
  • Mandatory and/or Voluntary Retirement Payments (if applicable)
  • Health Insurance payments (if applicable)


California provides a free on-line calculator to help estimate your monthly child support payments. Using this information you can get a sense for how much you will need to pay, or should receive, in child support payments.



Keep in mind they require you provide a lot of detailed information. So you should have your Tax Forms and a recent pay stub available. Know we are not affiliated with the California state provided on-line calculator.

List of Dependency Court Judges

By Sherman and Fung • March 1, 2022
This is a list of judges at the Edelman Court in Monterey Park, California. Monterey Park is located in East Los Angeles. These are the men and women who reside over DCFS cases including those cases involving allegations child abuse or child neglect.
Edelman

Edelman Children’s Court Judges – DCFS Judges

By Sherman and Fung • February 28, 2022
This is a list of judges at the Edelman Court in Monterey Park, California (as of Dec 2020). The list changes from time to time. You should check with the courthouse for the most up-to-date list of judges. These people are the ones you may reside over your case. They will hear all sides and make their decision. These are the judges who are assigned to DCFS related cases. If you have a court case at the Edelman Court house we highly recommend you work with an Attorney who has experience with Family Law.
Child Abuse

Child Abuse Hotline, DCFS Hotline

By Sherman and Fung • September 8, 2020
If you are a parent or guardian and someone has accused you of child abuse or neglect they may have reported you to DCFS. If that happens we highly recommend you Contact a Family Law or DCFS Attorney immediately. The allegations could lead to the children being taken from your home, and even criminal charges depending on the complaint and the findings. The key is understanding the charges, and working with an attorney to determine the best course of action. You do not need to work with or hire an attorney though we recommend it based on our experience working on hundreds of DCFS cases.
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Child Custody Order

By Sherman and Fung • September 8, 2020
If you are looking for information for a Child Custody order you may want to hire a Family Law Attorney who specializes in child custody cases. These orders deal with your rights when it comes to custody and visitation – So it is very important to get them right. These cases can also dictate who can make decisions on behalf of the children. There are a lot of web-sites with helpful information around child custody orders. It is good for parents and grandparents to be aware of the process and terminology. However these cases can be extremely complex and overwhelming. That’s why we recommend working with someone who knows child custody law.
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Beatrice K. Fung rated “Excellent” on Avvo

By Sherman and Fung • February 3, 2020
Attorney Beatrice K. Fung is rated “Excellent” on Avvo. The Avvo Attorney rating is based on numerous factors including years of service, client referrals, and referrals from other attorneys.
Juvenile Dependency

What Is a Juvenile Dependency Case?

By Sherman and Fung • February 3, 2020
A Juvenile Dependency case in one where there are charges of Abuse and Neglect of a child. If you are involved in a juvenile dependency case in Los Angeles you should contact an Attorney immediately. Ideally you will talk with a Family Law Attorney who specializes in these matters. And you want someone who has worked with DCFS in the past. Experience is what you want on your side.
Child Support

Lower Child Support Payments

By Sherman and Fung • February 2, 2020
In Los Angeles a lot of parents ask us about lowering their child support payments. Definitely speak with an attorney if this is your goal so they can help you figure out if this is an option. You can contact our office anytime and someone will respond right away. Typically the court will use a formula to determine the child support payments, though you may want to talk with your lawyer about the process and what information comes into play. If you have all of your financial information available they may be able to tell you the approximate change in your monthly child support payments.

Reasons for a Divorce

By Sherman and Fung • February 1, 2020
In all our years as a Family Law Attorney in Beverly Hills we have seen numerous reasons for people getting divorced. Fact is there isn’t a “good” reason to get divorced, though they are some bad ones. If you and your partner want to get divorced we highly recommend you call us up to set up a consultation. We are not going to try to talk you in or out of the decision. We have had numerous clients decide divorce is not for them and they are going to try to reconcile. We are very happy when couples decide to stay together. So the question remains – why do people get divorced? People get divorced for a number of reasons. These include financial issues, communications problems, and the couple not working on their relationship.
DCFS Procedures

DCFS Procedures and DCFS Locations

By Sherman and Fung • January 31, 2020
If you are dealing with a DCFS case you should speak with an attorney about your case. Child custody and neglect cases go through a very strict process that can take a lot of experience to work through. Your goals and those of the people representing DCFS may be very different. Each side will say they are doing what’s in the best interest of the children, though what the parents feel is best for their kids is usually them living together. That’s not always the way DCFS will see things. In fact sometimes they will recommend children get placed with a different family member, or be put into the foster care system.
Edmund D. Edelman Children’s Court

Edmund D. Edelman Children’s Court

By Sherman and Fung • January 30, 2020
A lot of our cases are held at the Edelman Children’s Court, also know as the Juvenile Dependency Court. This is where child dependency cases are heard in Los Angeles. These cases involve allegations of child abuse, child neglect, and exploitation. If you are dealing with a DCFS case, your case will probably be heard here. We wanted to share some basic information around the courthouse in case you need to attend in person.
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