Having the right lawyer will make a huge difference when it comes to litigating child support.  In determining child support, courts use a formula mandated by California state law.  At its essence, the formula takes the amount of time each parent spends with the child(ren) and the amount of income each parent earns.  Those numbers are then plugged into a mathematical formula and a support number is achieved.  If one parent is not working, the courts have the option of imputing income to the non-working parent.  Also, if one parent is working at less than their full earning capacity, the courts can impute income up to that parent’s earning potential.  Also, there are a number of ways courts will look at a parent’s financial portfolio to determine what is and what is not calculable for support purposes.  A good lawyer will know how to ferret out all income available for support to ensure a maximum support recovery for the client.  Skilled lawyering will also ensure that the courts do not include income that should not be calculated for support purposes when the lawyer represents the higher earning party.    

At Fuller Jenkins, we use a team approach in analyzing and advocating a support case.  In addition to drawing from Mr. Jenkins’ years of experience in the family courts, Fuller Jenkins uses the analysis of financial consultants to put together a complete financial picture which is then presented to the court in the light most favorable to the client.  In this way, Fuller Jenkins is able to make sure our clients receive the most favorable support orders available given the fact set in each particular case.