Child Support Lawyers in Santa Cruz, California

Child Support is the amount of money that a parent is required by law to pay the spouse who retains primary custody of the children in California.

Child Support payments are legally enforceable by a court issued order. The parent without primary custody is normally required to help pay for expenses of the children like food, clothing, housing, education and medical treatment. If you believe that your former spouse is using these payments for other unauthorized purposes, you should contact a Child Support attorney in Santa Cruz California.

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Santa Cruz Qualified Child Support Lawyers

Lawyers who practice in Child Support are generally called upon to be negotiators between former spouses. However, there are frequent occasions where Child Support arrangements stop working and the attorneys for both sides must represent their clients in court.

Furthermore, Child Support lawyers in Santa Cruz are sometimes called upon to challenge the amount awarded, or to seek enforcement of the award.

A Child Support lawyer in Santa Cruz, California can help you with your child support questions.

California Child Support Attorneys Can Make Sure Your Income is Protected

If your former spouse has stopped making Child Support payments in California, you have the legal right to enforce these payments. A Child Support lawyer can help you go to court in order to get the payments that your children are entitled to. However, it is best to contact a Santa Cruz Child Support attorney to make sure matters do not become more complicated than they need to be.

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Life in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California is the largest city in, and county seat of, Santa Cruz County. It has a population of about 60,000 people.

Santa Cruz was the location of a Spanish settlement that was established in 1791. Beginning in the mid-20th century, and continuing to this day, Santa Cruz has long been a center of liberal and progressive social activism. In 1992, Santa Cruz, California became one of the first cities in the United States to legalize medical marijuana. The presence of the University of California, Santa Cruz adds to this culture of activism. It is also the largest employer in Santa Cruz, with about 7,000 workers. 

UC Santa Cruz does not have a law school, but many of its graduates go on to attend other California law schools, and become successful Santa Cruz, California lawyers.

If you are a resident of Santa Cruz, and are in need of legal help, you can almost certainly find a Santa Cruz, California attorney who can assist you.

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