Los Angeles, California, Fathers' Rights Lawyer
Have you recently learned of a pending driver's or business license suspension, have your wages garnished or encountered other problems due to back child support non-payments? Do you believe that your child support arrearage has been incorrectly calculated?
Determination of Support Arrears — Full Legal Support
Wherever you live, the Law Offices of Elena Mebtahi can explain your legal options and represent you in resolving the problems with your child support payments. We know how to accurately determine your support arrears, correct any errors and provide counsel on other actions that can be taken. For a free consultation, please contact our Los Angeles law office today.
Unpaid Child Support Payments Accrue 10 Percent Interest
The penalties associated with not paying child support obligations are severe. Fathers who learn they owe child support arrearages are often shocked by the amount, in part because they did not expect the huge interest amount. Here are a few factors to be aware of:
- California child support in arrears accrues 10 percent interest. For example, if you have a support arrearage stretching back 10 years, the amount you originally owed has nearly doubled.
- In cases involving improper service — meaning proper legal procedures were not followed in notifying you about your child support obligations —an unfair, unrealistic or simply incorrect order may have been entered.
- If you have made payments directly to the mother of your child, she may not have properly reported those payments, so you may not have been credited for them.
What Legal Action Can We Take?
If you are facing a substantial obligation now — whether because of errors or because you simply could not make the payments at the time, there are still legal options, including:
- Verifying whether you were properly served with the notice of your obligation
- Resolving any questions regarding the paternity of the child
- Conducting a full determination of support arrears if you have reason to believe the amount you are said to owe is incorrect
- Taking all available legal action to help you recover from the financial shock of a recently-discovered arrearage, while protecting you from consequences such as a suspended driver's license or garnished wages
Attorney Elena Mebtahi has many years of experience in assisting clients with child support arrears issues. Conclusive determination of your child support arrears will help you know where you stand and what you need to do to get your life back on track.
We offer a free, informative consultation on your case and charge affordable flat fees for most services. If you do not live in the Los Angeles area, we can often accomplish your goals without requiring you to travel.
