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Making decisions for a child and co-parenting can be challenging, especially when parents live in separate households. If you’re struggling to determine custody, create a workable parenting plan, or secure the support your child needs, our child support lawyer team can help. Our approach includes exploring creative parenting solutions and ensuring that any child support arrangement is tailored to your family’s specific needs. Throughout the process, we put your child’s happiness and well-being first.
This involves the right to make decisions about your child’s health, education, and general welfare. Decisions about schooling, medical care, counseling, or extracurricular activities fall under legal custody. One parent may have sole legal custody, where they make all major decisions, or both parents may share joint legal custody, meaning they collaborate on these decisions.
This determines where your child lives and who provides day-to-day care. A parent with sole physical custody has the child living with them full-time and is responsible for their supervision. With joint physical custody, both parents share time and responsibilities, though this does not always mean equal parenting time. A balanced schedule will depend on what works best for the child and family.
A detailed parenting plan can be included in your custody orders to address living arrangements, visitation schedules, holidays, vacations, and other important aspects of co-parenting. This plan is designed to reduce conflict and ensure both parents are clear about their roles and responsibilities. Your Bloom child support lawyer will work with you to create a plan that best supports your child's well-being.
California uses a guideline formula to calculate child support, which considers both parents' incomes, the amount of time each parent spends with the child, and other factors such as health insurance costs and tax deductions. While the guideline serves as a baseline, we can help you navigate any deviations that may be appropriate based on your family’s specific circumstances.
If you are seeking guidance on child support or co-parenting services, Bloom Family Law is here to help. Our experienced child support lawyer team is dedicated to providing personalized support tailored to your unique situation. We understand the complexities of family law issues and are committed to advocating for your rights and the best interests of your children. Contact us to schedule a consultation—together, we can navigate this journey and work towards a positive outcome for your family.
