Unlike couples that are divorcing, couples that are separating can usually simply go their separate ways. When there are children involved, however, each person will want to hire one of the Child Custody Lawyers in Murrieta CA to help them come to an agreement for custody, support and visitation of the children. Although this is not required, it’s extremely important as it will legally bind both people to the agreement.
Denial of Visitation
When there is a court-ordered arrangement for visitation, the parent with primary custody must comply with the visitation orders. If they do not, the other parent will be able to go to court and have them ordered to comply with the rulings. The other parent will want to ensure they have a lawyer who can help them navigate the court case and help them obtain the visitation they are supposed to have.
Failure to Pay Child Support
When one parent is ordered to pay child support to the parent who has custody, there are legal sanctions in place if they fail to pay. The parent who does not receive the payments as ordered can work through their lawyers or the court system to demand payment. If the person doesn’t pay the required amount, they could face wage garnishments or jail time.
Change in Arrangements
In the original documents, the custody, visitation, support and other arrangements are detailed. These typically will work for quite a while, but there’s always the chance they will need to be adjusted. For example, if the parent who is paying child support gets a higher paying job, the parent who receives the support may ask a judge to raise the amount of support the child receives.
The Child Custody Lawyers in Murrieta CA can help a person who is separating from their spouse determine the arrangements for the children after the separation. This can help prevent the issues outlined above, as well as other issues that can arise. The lawyer can also help when these issues do occur by obtaining an order to comply or amending the original legal documents. For more information on how a lawyer can help during a separation, visit the Law Office of Michelle Penna at Website.
