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Child Support Modification Options
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In California, parents can agree to modify child support through a stipulation, even with welfare involvement. The agreement must be in writing, filed with the court, and comply with state guidelines. Welfare may seek reimbursement through child support, complicating matters. Visiting the child support office can help clarify the situation. Legal aid organizations offer free assistance for those unable to afford a lawyer.Full Conversation
Nat
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Okay I just want to understand something. I’m on welfare, so there’s a mandated child support order on my kids dad. We are not together but we coparent well. The set child support amount is high. Could we come to an agreement on a lower amount and avoid going to court by signing a stipulation?
Hi Nat! In California, parents can agree to modify child support through a stipulation without going to court. Here are some points to consider:
- Both parties must agree to the terms.
- The stipulation must be in writing and filed with the court.
- The agreement must meet state guidelines and be in the child's best interest.
Have you discussed this option with your kids' dad?
- Both parties must agree to the terms.
- The stipulation must be in writing and filed with the court.
- The agreement must meet state guidelines and be in the child's best interest.
Have you discussed this option with your kids' dad?
Yes he’s cooperative. He and I didn’t even want child support, we didn’t realize anything about welfare wanting reimbursement through child support.
It's great that you both are on the same page. When welfare is involved, the state may seek reimbursement through child support, which can complicate things. You should:
- Contact your local child support agency to discuss your situation.
- Explain your agreement and see if they can adjust the amount.
- Ensure any modifications comply with state guidelines.
Would you like more information on contacting your local child support office?
- Contact your local child support agency to discuss your situation.
- Explain your agreement and see if they can adjust the amount.
- Ensure any modifications comply with state guidelines.
Would you like more information on contacting your local child support office?
So if I reach out to my worker and discuss this, our proposed agreed amount, time shared, we can sign something and avoid going to court?
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In California, if both parties agree on a modified child support amount, you can sign a stipulation and submit it to the court. However, if welfare is involved, you must ensure that any changes comply with state guidelines and the child support agency's requirements. It might be beneficial to contact your local child support agency to discuss your situation further. Would you like more information on how to contact them?
In California, if both parties agree on a modified child support amount, you can sign a stipulation and submit it to the court. However, if welfare is involved, you must ensure that any changes comply with state guidelines and the child support agency's requirements. It might be beneficial to contact your local child support agency to discuss your situation further. Would you like more information on how to contact them?
What’s the state guidelines and requirements in this case
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In California, when welfare is involved, child support guidelines aim to ensure that the child's needs are met while considering both parents' financial situations. Here are some key points:
- Child support is calculated based on both parents' incomes and the time each parent spends with the child.
- Any agreement must comply with state guidelines ensuring the child's best interest.
- Modifications need court approval, even if agreed upon by both parents.
Contact your local child support agency for detailed guidance on adjusting the support amount while considering welfare requirements.
In California, when welfare is involved, child support guidelines aim to ensure that the child's needs are met while considering both parents' financial situations. Here are some key points:
- Child support is calculated based on both parents' incomes and the time each parent spends with the child.
- Any agreement must comply with state guidelines ensuring the child's best interest.
- Modifications need court approval, even if agreed upon by both parents.
Contact your local child support agency for detailed guidance on adjusting the support amount while considering welfare requirements.
Could him and I just go to the child support office rather than do this over the phone
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Yes, you and your co-parent can visit the child support office in person to discuss your situation. It may be beneficial to have face-to-face communication with your caseworker for clarity and to expedite the process. Would you like more information on the nearest child support office?
Yes, you and your co-parent can visit the child support office in person to discuss your situation. It may be beneficial to have face-to-face communication with your caseworker for clarity and to expedite the process. Would you like more information on the nearest child support office?
There was a case opened initially three years ago when I first had my child. They had opened a case but the worker I spoke to said it was lost but they opened it again. So does that mean there will be no back child support?
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In California, back child support is typically owed from the date the child support case is opened. If the initial case was lost and reopened, it may affect the calculation of arrears. Contact your local child support agency to clarify your situation and discuss potential back support.
In California, back child support is typically owed from the date the child support case is opened. If the initial case was lost and reopened, it may affect the calculation of arrears. Contact your local child support agency to clarify your situation and discuss potential back support.
She said it would start July 1st
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If your child support case is set to start on July 1st, it typically means that payments will begin from that date. To ensure everything is correct, it’s best to confirm with your local child support agency regarding the case status and any potential arrears. Would you like more information on how to contact them?
If your child support case is set to start on July 1st, it typically means that payments will begin from that date. To ensure everything is correct, it’s best to confirm with your local child support agency regarding the case status and any potential arrears. Would you like more information on how to contact them?
So basically we can just go into the child support office and do the stipulation agreement there
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Yes, you and your co-parent can visit the child support office to discuss and sign a stipulation agreement. This face-to-face interaction can help clarify your situation and ensure that any modifications comply with state guidelines. Would you like more information on the nearest child support office?
Yes, you and your co-parent can visit the child support office to discuss and sign a stipulation agreement. This face-to-face interaction can help clarify your situation and ensure that any modifications comply with state guidelines. Would you like more information on the nearest child support office?
I don’t even drive, he helps me a lot and we are good friends, he takes the kids wherever they need to go and has them on all of the days he’s off. Should I mention this?
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It's great that you have a cooperative relationship with your co-parent. When discussing child support modifications, mentioning your co-parent's involvement and the shared responsibilities could be relevant. It may help demonstrate the amicable situation and shared parenting time, which can influence child support calculations.
It's great that you have a cooperative relationship with your co-parent. When discussing child support modifications, mentioning your co-parent's involvement and the shared responsibilities could be relevant. It may help demonstrate the amicable situation and shared parenting time, which can influence child support calculations.
He also has a lot of bills and pays his own rent and utilities, car payments, pays for what the kids need, etc. this is grounds to lower the proposed amount?
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In California, child support calculations consider both parents' financial situations and expenses, including rent, utilities, and other obligations. If your co-parent's financial responsibilities significantly affect his ability to pay the current support amount, it may be grounds to discuss a lower amount.
Have you already mentioned his financial obligations to the child support agency?
In California, child support calculations consider both parents' financial situations and expenses, including rent, utilities, and other obligations. If your co-parent's financial responsibilities significantly affect his ability to pay the current support amount, it may be grounds to discuss a lower amount.
Have you already mentioned his financial obligations to the child support agency?
Yes but they’re making it seem as if we have to go to court. It’s confusing.
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It can be confusing when welfare is involved. Here are some points to consider:
- Welfare often requires child support to reimburse the state.
- Modifications need to comply with state guidelines.
- Visiting the child support office can expedite understanding and agreement.
Have you considered getting legal advice to navigate this situation?
It can be confusing when welfare is involved. Here are some points to consider:
- Welfare often requires child support to reimburse the state.
- Modifications need to comply with state guidelines.
- Visiting the child support office can expedite understanding and agreement.
Have you considered getting legal advice to navigate this situation?
I can’t afford legal advice
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In California, you may be able to modify child support without court, but welfare involvement may complicate things. It's good to visit the child support office for clarity. If legal advice is unaffordable, consider seeking help from legal aid organizations. Have you explored legal aid options in your area?
In California, you may be able to modify child support without court, but welfare involvement may complicate things. It's good to visit the child support office for clarity. If legal advice is unaffordable, consider seeking help from legal aid organizations. Have you explored legal aid options in your area?
No
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Nat, in California, legal aid organizations often offer free or low-cost assistance for those who can't afford a lawyer. They can help navigate the complexities of child support and welfare involvement. Would you like more information on legal aid resources in your area?
Nat, in California, legal aid organizations often offer free or low-cost assistance for those who can't afford a lawyer. They can help navigate the complexities of child support and welfare involvement. Would you like more information on legal aid resources in your area?
For free yes
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In California, legal aid organizations can provide free assistance for those who can't afford a lawyer. They can help you understand child support and welfare-related matters. If you need more information on legal aid resources, please let me know, and I can guide you on how to contact them.
In California, legal aid organizations can provide free assistance for those who can't afford a lawyer. They can help you understand child support and welfare-related matters. If you need more information on legal aid resources, please let me know, and I can guide you on how to contact them.
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