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Archive for September, 2009

A Parent’s Dilemma: Safeguarding Your Children During a California Divorce

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Every divorce in California poses its own difficulties, but when children are involved, many parents struggle with how to help their kids deal with the family changes and feel secure.  A common mistake is to overlook the importance of sitting down with your children to really discuss the divorce, making sure your children know they can ask anything and be open about their reactions.  Psychotherapist Dr. Matthew Capezzuto sets out “Five Steps for Helping Children Cope with Divorce” in his RoadmapstoSuccess.com article, also explaining what a child goes through when parents break up.  (more…)

Posted in Child Support, Collaborative Law & Mediation, Custody & Visitation, Divorce

Is It Time To Modify Your Child Support? When Circumstances Change After Your San Diego Divorce

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Just recently, an AP article published in the San Diego Union Tribune reports that for a middle-income family, a child born in 2008 will cost (in current dollars) about $221,000 to raise through age 17.  When adjusted for inflation, this figure jumps to an estimated $292,000, as forecast by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.  Their annual report helps state governments and courts determine child support guidelines. 

Even without reading the report, you know that raising children is expensive and always a challenge, but for divorced parents, child support can create additional concerns.  For example, what happens when a parent’s income grows, or if a parent loses a job?  (more…)

Posted in Alimony / Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce


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