Los Angeles, California, Attorney Handing Child Support Arrearages
- Are you facing an unfair child support order that you are unable to afford?
- Have your wages been garnished? Has your license been suspended?
- Have you tried to catch up on your payments but you just keep falling behind?
- Has the State of California taken action against you because of your child support is in arrears?
It is important to understand your rights as a parent and the options you have to find a plan that works for you and your children. With more than a decade handling cases of child support in arrears at the Law Offices of Elena Mebtahi, we can help. Contact us to discuss your issue in a free initial consultation.
How We Can Help You
There are a wide variety of issues that come with child support arrearages, and we are ready to find a solution that works for you.
- California may garnish your wages up to 50% of your paycheck. We seek to reduce wage garnishments so that so you can earn a livable wage.
- Your garnishment order may not have been served correctly, in which case, it could be completely dismissed.
- If you have changed jobs or lost work, you may be eligible for a child support modification. It is important to act now to get the order modified, because orders changed years down the road are not retroactive.
- Can you no longer work because you license has been suspended as a result of your failure to pay support? We will get you on a payment plan and work to get your license reinstated.
- If your children are 18 and are no longer in high school, you may not have to pay future child support. Get your support obligations modified.
- We can help you arrange a paternity test to make sure you are only paying child support for your own children.
Criminal Penalties for Failure to Pay Child Support
Did you know that you could face misdemeanor criminal charges for failing to pay your child support? This could result in penalties of up to one year in jail and/or a $2000 fine on top of any back-due child support you already owe.
We can help you challenge misdemeanor charges by demonstrating that your reasons for failing to pay in a timely manner were not willful.
National and International Arrearages
Whether you live in Los Angeles or outside of California, and face child support arrears in Los Angeles, don't panic. You should hire an attorney who can resolve your case no matter where you live.
At the Law Office of Elena Mebtahi, we handle cases involving child support arrears for fathers in Los Angeles, nationwide and worldwide. Most of our cases are handled on a flat-fee basis, regardless of your location, so you pay for the job you're getting, not the time you're spending or the distance that separates you.
Additionally, in most cases, we can handle your child support arrears case without you having to travel to Los Angeles for court appearances.
Contact Us
Facing child support arrearages can be difficult and stressful. The sooner you contact an experienced attorney, the sooner you can resolve your arrearages and stop penalties. Contact us today to set up a free initial consultation.
