Child and Spousal Support

In this workshop, we will take an in-depth look at child and spousal support in California, how these payments are determined, and how court decisions are made during the divorce process.

We will discuss:

Spousal Support

• How the amount and duration of spousal support are determined in California

• The key factors courts consider when making support decisions

• The difference between temporary and long-term (permanent) spousal support

• When modification or termination of support may be possible

• Which court forms are required and how to file them (Request for Order FL-300, Income and Expense Declaration FL-150, Spousal or Partner Support Declaration Attachment FL-157)
  

Child Support

• How child support amounts are calculated in California

• What types of income are considered

• How the California guideline formula works

• When deviations from the standard calculation may apply

• Which court forms are commonly required (Income and Expense Declaration FL-150, Child Support Information and Order Attachment FL-342, and related documents)
  

We will also explain how courts make decisions, outline the logic of the court process, and review the main forms used when formalizing agreements and obtaining court orders.

Workshop Goal: to provide participants with a clear, practical understanding of child and spousal support in California and to help them properly prepare and file court documents.

Speaker: Marina Lipelis – Attorney at Law, over 25 years of experience in family law, California License # 178633.

Our educational events are free. However, if you would like to support WEIRA Inc., you can make a tax-deductible donation at the following link: https://www.weira.org/donate. Your donation will be acknowledged with a tax receipt, as WEIRA Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization.

If you have questions, please send them by email to info@weira.org with the subject line “Child and spousal support workshop”. We will make sure your question is addressed by the attorney.

We look forward to seeing you in WEIRA’s safe and supportive space.