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Murrieta Child Support Lawyers

Helping to Resolve Child Support Disputes in Southern California

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Child support conflicts can be complicated. Finding the right legal advocate to represent you throughout the process is essential.

At Penna Coker A Family Law Firm APLC, our Murrieta child support lawyers have decades of experience offering representation in child support and other divorce and family law issues. Whether you seek child support or are obligated to pay child support, our qualified Murrieta child support lawyers can offer you the solid legal representation you need.

Are you dealing with a child support dispute in California? Call Penna Coker A Family Law Firm APLC, today at (951) 900-3342 or contact us online to speak with our one of our child support attorneys in Murrieta!

Enforcing and Modifying Child Support

Child support orders are not permanent. You can ask the court to modify your child support if there has been a "significant change in circumstance." This can include, but is not limited to:

  • Job loss
  • Pay cuts
  • Remarriage of the custodial parent

You should also ask the court to enforce a child support order if the non-custodial parent has fallen behind on payments and is showing no effort to pay what is due. Our Murrieta child support lawyers can help you enforce or modify child support in Riverside County!

How Is Child Support Calculated in California?

California law requires parents to share the responsibility of financially supporting their children. The amount of financial support each parent must pay is based on his or her current situation. In California, child support is calculated using a standard formula.

Factors included in the standard formula include:

  • Annual gross income earned by both parents
  • Tax exemptions
  • Amount of time each child spends in the physical custody of a parent
  • Childcare costs incurred by each parent.
  • Required union dues
  • Health insurance costs
  • Mandatory retirement contributions
  • Income of a new spouse
  • Hardship deductions for extraordinary health expenses, catastrophic losses, or expenses related to the primary care of another child who lives with a parent under certain circumstances
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When We Make the Case for Our Clients, They Make the Case For Us
  • “Our family is whole again and a big thanks to Laurie Coker who did a top notch job representing our rights and our sons.”

    McAdams Family

  • “Michelle is a great family attorney and I have referred her to a few friends also.”

    LTH

  • “Michelle has been representing me for some time now and has always giving me the attention and my case the expertise required for favorable and fair results”

    Steve

  • “She truly is in the game for the best interest of the family.”

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  • “Michelle and her team went above and beyond helping me with my custody case.”

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  • “She is genuine and very unique in a profession that is missing many of those attributes.”

    Ron

  • “This good woman has my back and my trust, my respect and then some. I will always believe in our justice system because of this special lawyer.”

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  • “An amazing attorney one of the best in the business. Michelle was my divorce attorney 24 years ago.”

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  • “Michelle and her team were professional and made me feel like a client and not just a retainer!!”

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  • “I am greatly indebted and appreciate the service that she and her team provided to me and would strongly recommend her and her team to anyone who needs a fantastic Family Law firm.”

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  • “She is a strong woman and has a powerful presence and is not afraid of anything that is thrown her way. We definitely recommend the Penna firm.”

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  • “Michelle will help put you at ease while you go through whatever situation you are dealing with.”

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OUR VALUES

How We Fight for Your Family
  • Over 34 Years of Experience Exclusively in Family Law

  • Free Consultations Directly with an Actual Partner at the Firm

  • Compassionate & Dedicated Legal Representation

  • Strong Reviews, Online Reputation & Recognitions

Call us for a free consultation today. We are eager to hear your case. Get Help Now