Practice Areas

• Divorce
• Child Support/Spousal Support
• Child Custody & Visitation
• Domestic Violence

California Child Support Attorneys

Both parents owe a financial obligation to support their children and one spouse may have a duty to support the other even after divorce, depending on the circumstances and length of marriage. How long do these duties exist? How much will you receive or be obligated to pay? Call a law firm that can answer these questions and provide skillful child support and spousal support representation.

Call Cristiano & Lillard in Temecula and Covina, California. Ongoing financial support issues can sometimes trigger defensive postures from parties. We know how support obligations are determined, and we always stay focused on you and your child's best interests. Contact us for a free phone consultation about child support or spousal support.

Child Support

It can be some time before the court approves a final order for child support. In the meantime, we will file a motion for temporary support (pendente lite). California follows a statutory guideline to determine the amount of support in the final order. We will verify that the court's order complies with the guidelines and incorporates all relevant income.

A loss of job, change in income or an injury may require a modification of an order. Allegations of failure to pay support may also lead to enforcement or contempt proceedings. We effectively handle all post-judgment matters.

Spousal Support

Just like with child support, we can seek a temporary award (pendente lite) for spousal support pending a final divorce order. The spousal support amount is based on various factors including income and lifestyle, as well as the duration of the marriage.

A subsequent remarriage or other changed circumstance allows for a post-judgment modification. We also handle enforcement or contempt matters, when there are allegations that one spouse is refusing to make payments.

We are vigorous advocates for all our clients. We want to protect your interest while minimizing damage to the family for the child's sake. Contact us to speak with a lawyer. We offer a free initial phone consultation and accept credit card payment by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover. Payment options are also available.

At Cristiano & Lillard, we represent clients in the cities of Temecula, Covina, Canyon Lake, Glendora, Hemet, Lake Elsinore, La Verne, Menifee, Murrieta, Pomona, San Dimas and West Covina, and in the following counties: Los Angeles County, Riverside County and San Bernardino County.