H. William Edgar
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What Happened to Proposition 8?
Prior to the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Hollingsworth v. Perry, the California Constitution, as amended by “Proposition 8” (eff. 11/5/08), limited a…
Does My New Spouse’s Income Matter In Child Support Calculation?
NO. New spouse income “ shall not” be considered in fixing child support except in specified extraordinary circumstances. [Fam.C. § 4057.5(a) & (b)] In fact,…
Can the Other Parent and I Agree to a Child Support Amount?
The issue here is whether the agreement is above or below guideline. However, generally the court will not stand in the way…
How Long Do I Have to Pay Child Support?
You will have to pay child support until the child is 18 or graduates from high school. Absent agreement by the parents (Fam.C. §…
Picking the Right Attorney
Many people who are going through a family law issue have never had to hire an attorney or have even dealt with the court…
Establishing Paternity in California
If you have a child and were not married to the child’s mother, you will need to establish paternity to ensure your rights as…
When Can I Change My Child Support? Modifying Child Support
A parent who does not pay child support could face serious penalties, including jail time. If you are unable to pay the full amount…
Divorcing a Controlling or Emotionally Abusive Spouse
Many people find themselves divorcing a manipulative spouse, which can make the divorce or separation process more difficult. We can move your case forward and get…
Can My Powerball Lottery Winnings Be Used For Child Support?
Everyone dreams of winning the Lottery – especially now that Californians get to play Powerball. Many people would believe that Lottery winnings…
Can My Ex Garnish My Wages? Child Support Wage Assignment
Many clients ask the question: Can my Ex Garnish my wages? The answer is yes they can, even if you are current…
How Long Will It Take To Pay Off My Arrears? Child Support Arrears
Contact the Edgar & Dow regarding child support arrears - (888) 251-9618 Alameda County DSS has posted the following link on their website. This is a simple calculator…
Residency Requirements For A California Divorce
What Are the Residency Requirements For A California Divorce? California has a residency requirement that all persons considering a divorce must be made…
Is Spousal Support Tax Deductible?
The answer is generally yes, spousal support is tax deductible to the payor spouse and is considered "income" for the payee spouse when it…
Who Claims the Child On Their Income Taxes?
A common question that many people ask is: Who is entitled to claim the child dependency exemption when the parties are separated…
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