Sacramento Divorce and Family Law Attorney Melissa D. Cianci

Child and spousal support payments can be major sources of bitterness in a divorce. Often, one of the divorcing spouses feels that the support ordered by the court is unfair.

Child support and temporary spousal support in California are determined by a formula. This means that any amount ordered in your case will be the same for you as it would be for anybody else in your circumstances. Although the formula is complex and there can be a great deal of disagreement over the numbers that go into it, once those numbers are put in the formula, the result is the same for everyone.

At the Law Office of Melissa D. Cianci, A Professional Corporation, we strive to develop spousal and child support arrangements that are equitable and acceptable to both parties. To schedule an initial consultation with a discounted fee about child support or spousal support, contact Melissa Cianci today at (916) 797-1575.

Spousal Support in California

When the court considers whether to order spousal support ("alimony"), it will consider any factors that it determines are just and equitable. Some of the circumstances the court considers when determining spousal support include:

• Has one spouse been out of the work force raising children?
• Did one spouse assist the other in obtaining education, training, a career position, or a license?
• Are both spouses able to earn an amount sufficient to maintain the standard of living established during the marriage?

Based on your particular circumstances, we may be able to file a petition for temporary support while the divorce is proceeding. We will work with you to apply for appropriate permanent support orders. The goal of spousal support is to leave each spouse with as close to the standard of living after the divorce as he or she had during the marriage.

California Child Support Determination

When considering child support, the overall goal should always be to make sure the children feel secure and safe. The children should know that "Mom and Dad put me first."

Under California law, both parents have an equal duty to support their children. When determining appropriate child support, the court uses statewide uniform guidelines to make its decision. Under California's child support guidelines, the court may consider a range of factors including:

• The income of each parent
• The number of children the parents have together
• Any special needs of a child
• The amount of time each parent spends with the children

If you have questions involving child support, the Law Office of Melissa D. Cianci, A Professional Corporaton can provide sound, client-focused legal advice and representation. Contact Melissa Cianci today at (916) 797-1575 to schedule an initial consultation with a discounted fee.

Law Office of Melissa D. Cianci, A Professional Corporation

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Sacramento family law attorney Melissa D. Cianci represents clients throughout the greater Sacramento area and Northern California's Central Valley, in communities such as Sacramento, North Highlands, Roseville, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Granite Bay, Folsom, Antelope, Rocklin, Carmichael, Lodi, Galt, Auburn, Natomas, Fair Oaks, Lincoln, Newcastle, Loomis, and Penryn.

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