California Family Law Attorney: Child and Spousal Support

Caring and Compassionate Representation Throughout Placer and Sacramento County

When you are involved in a dispute over child or spousal support, you want an experienced and compassionate lawyer to protect your interests, an attorney who fully understands the standards for determining support and who has successfully helped others in similar situations. You want an attorney who knows the emotional challenges that can accompany support issues and who will treat you with compassion and understanding.

From offices in Roseville, Jennifer Sullivan brings more than 14 years of experience to individuals throughout Placer and Sacramento counties who need to resolve child support or spousal support issues. Ms. Sullivan focuses her efforts on resolving your legal issues and minimizing the emotional issues that may affect your decisions. She encourages clients to resolve legal issues without the intervention of the courts, but will take your concerns to court if necessary to protect your interests. Contact or call the Law Office of Jennifer M. Sullivan at 916-724-1722 to set up a private consultation.

The Child and Spousal Support Practice

Ms. Sullivan works closely with clients at all stages of a child support or spousal support issue, from temporary determinations of support while a divorce is pending to the final decree, as well as post-judgment requests for modification or enforcement of child support or spousal support orders. She encourages all clients to fully communicate with their former spouse and to try to find ways to resolve disputes without the intervention of the court; doing so will save time and money, and reduce the emotional issues involved.

Child Support Matters

In California, child support payments are based on computerized guidelines, which factor in the respective incomes of both parties, as well as special needs, such as health insurance, and day care. Jennifer Sullivan reviews all proposed child support orders for compliance with state guidelines and works hard to make certain all relevant sources of income are properly considered, including self-employment income, seasonal income and commission-based income.

Spousal Support or Alimony Issues

Ms. Sullivan will help you determine whether an order for spousal support is warranted, reviewing such factors as the length of your marriage, the age and health of both parties, the earning capacities of each spouse, and the standard of living to which the parties are accustomed. If spousal support is appropriate, she will help you determine the proper amount, frequency and duration of payments.

To schedule a confidential consultation with an experienced and compassionate lawyer, contact or call the Law Office of Jennifer M. Sullivan. Ms. Sullivan is available to meet with clients Monday through Friday.