In California, both parents share the legal responsibility to support their children. We at the Law Office of Thomas P. Hogan help parents establish, modify, and enforce child support orders that protect children’s needs while ensuring fairness for both parties.

We understand that finances are often one of the most stressful aspects of a divorce or custody dispute. Our goal is to help you reach a fair, sustainable arrangement that serves your child’s best interests and reflects your current financial reality.

Child Support in California

California law uses a statewide formula to calculate child support. This formula considers:

• Each parent’s income and earning capacity

• Custody and visitation time (parenting time percentages)

• Health insurance costs

• Childcare, education, and medical expenses

• Other children or financial obligations

While the formula provides a guideline, accurate results depend on properly assessing all income and deductions. We ensure that all financial, personal, situational, and exceptional factors are fully and correctly represented.

Our Child Support Services

We assist in the following ways:

• Establishing new child support orders

• Modifying existing orders due to income or custody changes

• Enforcing unpaid or delinquent support through court action

• Advising self-employed and high-income parents on complex support issues

• Handling Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) cases

We help clients navigate every stage of the process, from initial filings to post-judgment enforcement, with precision and compassion.