Child support in California is calculated using a formula contained in guidelines mandated by the state. The guidelines look at each parent's income and other factors such as:
- Daycare expenses
- Educational expenses
- Healthcare expenses
Skilled Child Support Attorneys for Professional Athletes
Calculating appropriate child support for professional athletes can require a familiarity with applying the state guidelines to the unique compensation that is part of such a career. For an athlete who has a contract to play with a professional sports team, there may be years of high and predictable income that is followed by a retirement that begins much sooner than for most people. For an athlete who plays a solo sport such as golf or tennis, annual earnings may vary greatly from year to year. Many athletes will also have outside income from sources such as:
- Endorsements
- Investments
- Real estate
- Business ownership
Representation That Can Help You Pursue Fair Child Support Obligations
For professional athletes, the state guidelines can create unfair burdens. The guidelines were designed with more traditional income levels and sources in mind. We understand how to present sufficient evidence to the court to support a request for deviation from the guidelines to create a lower, more fair obligation.
At Stolar & Associates, our attorneys bring over 25 years of experience that allows us help you secure child support levels that are appropriate for the particular circumstance of your unique situation. We know that income levels change and that circumstances change. We are committed to being there for our clients to ensure that child support levels reflect your current income. In addition to working with professional athletes directly, we have also worked with agents and managers to do what is best for their clients.
Contact the Pro Athlete Divorce Lawyers of Stolar & Associates
If you are a professional athlete and you are facing divorce or a child support matter, you need to take action to ensure that you have representation that is capable of providing you with exceptional family law advocacy that respects your unique circumstances. The child support attorneys of Stolar & Associates have the necessary skills and experience to be able to craft resolutions that will work with the reality of your life and career. To schedule an initial consultation, call 310.853.5115 or contact us online.
Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Hollywood
