Pleasanton, California, Child Support Lawyer
California state laws are not very flexible when dealing with the financial implications of divorce. In most cases, child and spousal support payments are determined by a program called the DissoMaster. This program uses a complex formula to determine the payment amount based on both spouses' disposable income, time spent with the child, tax deductions, childcare expenses, and other factors. While the DissoMaster program is designed to be fair, it often isn't.
Thankfully, the amount you pay in child and spousal support is within your control as long as you and your spouse agree to it. By choosing to use mediation instead of letting the court decide, you can avoid the DissoMaster and reach a settlement with your spouse that takes into account the complexities in your case that a computer program couldn't. Attorney Michael P. McDeavitt has been a Certified Family Law Specialist for the past decade, helping clients throughout the Tri-Valley area and East Bay, reach equitable child support and spousal support agreements. Contact our firm to schedule a consultation about your case.
Permanent spousal support is not calculated by the DissoMaster program, but instead is calculated by reviewing a number of factors specifically enumerated within the family code, including the length of the marriage and the earning capacity of each spouse. This process is more time-consuming than the DissoMaster program, but, despite the extra effort, it is still often unfair to one party. Keep your spousal support plan in your control by using mediation instead of taking your case to court.
The Law Office of Michael P. McDeavitt assists clients with the following child support and spousal support issues:
- Permanent spousal support
- Child support modification
- Temporary spousal maintenance
- Child support enforcement
- And many more
Whether you are creating a new child support plan and want to make sure that it is fair to both parties, or modifying an existing plan to account for changing income or childcare expenses, contact our firm for a consultation with a Certified Family Law Specialist.
The Law Office of Michael P. McDeavitt
5776 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 345
Pleasanton, CA 94588-4514
(925) 227-1490
The Law Office of Michael P. McDeavitt provides legal advice and representation to residents of Pleasanton, California, and nearby communities in the East Bay Area including Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, Concord, Berkeley, Richmond, San Leandro, Livermore, Alameda, Union City, Walnut Creek, Castro Valley, Tracy, San Ramon, Danville, Martinez, and Dublin, California (CA). We practice primarily in Alameda County and Contra Costa County.
