What You Need to Know About Getting Temporary Child Support in California
Family law cases, such as divorce or child support cases, can often take months or years to be resolved. In this case, temporary child support may be necessary. Here’s everything you need to know about getting temporary child support in California.
The process of getting temporary child support in California is fairly straightforward and can begin once a family law case is filed.
How Does Temporary Child Support Differ From Normal Child Support?
All parents are responsible for financially supporting their children, regardless of the parents’ relationship with each other. However, during the process of negotiating child support, a parent can seek temporary child support during the negotiation period. Therefore, temporary child support is not permanent and acts as a relief for the parent providing for the child during the interim period.
Related: When is Child Support Determined in a California Divorce
How to Ask for a Child Support Order
To ask for a child support order in the state of California, one of the parents must ask for a court order, either directly from the courts or from a child support agency. This process may differ depending on if the couple already has a family law case open. Contact your local court for more information on how to proceed with your case and situation.
Related: How to Get Child Support in California
What Do the Courts Consider in Determining Temporary Child Support?
The courts consider a number of factors in determining temporary child support amounts, including the following.
- Individual income
- Individual assets
- The number of children each parent is caring for
- The ages of the children each parent is caring for
- The estimated expenses of caring for each child
- Custody arrangements
Are temporary child support orders less serious than final child support orders?
No. Temporary child support serves the same purpose as final child support, with the only difference being the time period in which the support is given. Both are important in maintaining the child’s health, safety, and welfare, and therefore, should not be ignored. Temporary child support orders are also enforceable in the same way that final child support orders are.
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