Oddenino & Gaule - Family Law Attorneys in Arcadia, California
Experienced Child Support and Spousal Support Lawyers, Serving Pasadena and Los Angeles County
When you are involved in a dispute over child support or spousal maintenance, or if you are uncertain of your rights regarding support, you want an experienced and persistent lawyer to protect your interests. Even though child support is calculated according California's state guidelines, other considerations can complicate the situation. Similarly, the factors involved when assessing the availability of alimony or spousal support can be difficult to comprehend. An experienced attorney will help you understand your options, so that you can make informed decisions.
At the law office of Oddenino & Gaule, in Arcadia, our lawyers have over 50 years of combined experience handling family law matters for men and women throughout Los Angeles County and the surrounding communities, including controversies involving child support and spousal support. Contact us to schedule a confidential consultation.
Call the attorney who wrote the book on divorce and children - Putting Kids First: Walking Away From a Marriage Without Walking Over the Kids. Contact us at 626-802-5025 to schedule a confidential consultation.
Child Support
The statutory formula for calculating child support in California looks at a number of factors, the most important being the respective incomes of the parties and the amount of time the child spends with each parent. At our office, we will review any proposed child support order to ensure that it complies with state guidelines.
Our goal is to paint an accurate picture of the financial situation of all the parties, so that the support order is based on fairness and fact. In this state, everyone ordered to pay child support is subject to wage assignment: The money will come directly out of your paycheck, before you ever even see it. A calculation that is based on false or inaccurate information can adversely affect you for a long time.
We will look at all sources of income, including self-employment, seasonal and commission-based income and make certain that all sources are appropriately considered. If your spouse is underemployed, we will introduce evidence to show their true earning capacity, bringing in forensic accountants when necessary. We will review health and dental insurance needs and see that they are properly factored in to the support award.
Spousal Support
In California, spousal support (as known as alimony or spousal maintenance) is granted at the court's discretion. This case-by-case decision is based on a number of factors, including:
- Length of the marriage
- Income of each party
- Duration of the marriage
- Potential earning capacity of the parties
We will help you understand all the factors to determine whether alimony is warranted and, if so, the appropriate amount, frequency and duration of payments, whether it is temporary or permanent alimony. We will provide a realistic assessment of what you can expect from the court.
In situations involving child support or spousal support claims, we also provide tax counsel to clients to help them understand the tax ramifications of support, either as a payer or a recipient.
We also handle the enforcement or modification of existing child support or spousal support orders.
For experienced lawyers to handle your child support or spousal support disputes, contact our office. We are conveniently located near the 210 freeway, about a mile east of the Santa Anita racetrack. Our office is open from 8 am until 5 pm, Monday through Friday, and evening and weekend appointments are available upon request. We accept Visa and MasterCard.
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Oddenino & Gaule
444 East Huntington Drive
Suite 325
Arcadia, CA 91006
Toll Free: 866-323-5330 | Telephone: 626-802-5025 | Fax: 626-447-8354
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