From offices in Thousand Oaks and Ventura, California, attorneys at the full-service family law firm Van Sickle & Associates, PC handle divorce, custody, modifications, estate planning and business matters for clients in Ventura County and Los Angeles County. We counsel and represent people from communities such as Thousand Oaks, Ventura, Calabasas, Malibu, Agoura Hills, Westlake Village, Camarillo, Oxnard, Simi Valley, Moorpark and Ojai.

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789 S. Victoria Avenue, Suite 208

Ventura, California 93003

Phone: 805-642-7070

Fax: 805-642-7272

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171 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Suite 100

Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

Phone: 805-777-8959

Fax: 805-777-8929

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Child Support & Spousal Support

Versatile, Proven Ventura County Family Law Attorneys

At Van Sickle & Associates, PC, we make a concerted effort to ensure our clients understand the financial implications of all decisions. For reliable counsel on child support, spousal support and other family law issues, contact us today.

Understanding Child Support Can Be Critical for Planning

The California Family Law Code contains guidelines and a "formula" for determining child support. Major factors are the number of children, both parents' incomes and obligations, and how much time each parent will spend with the children.

In some situations, a full understanding of child support guidelines may influence the child custody and visitation arrangement you seek. More often, our clients need to understand the likely outcomes for planning purposes — or need help with a post-judgment modification.

Spousal Support: A Temporary and Long-Term Issue in Some Divorces

Spousal support (sometimes called alimony) can be a much more complex issue. Depending on your circumstances, temporary spousal support may be ordered in accordance with guidelines that vary between California counties.

For the final spousal support judgment in a divorce case without a negotiated settlement, the judge may consider many factors — ranging from length of the marriage to more subjective considerations such as either person's true earning capacity. This is an area where your attorney's skill and experience can make a huge difference for your financial future.

Creative Legal Solutions to Protect Your Financial Interests

With our excellent reputation for dealing with issues such as complex property division and business valuation — we are a "go to" firm for many higher-income families in Ventura County and western Los Angeles County. We have extensive experience:

Building cases for favorable spousal support outcomes with knowledge gained from many other cases in these courts
Negotiating deviations from child support guidelines to account for high incomes, children's special needs and unique visitation arrangements
Negotiating or litigating spousal support amounts and duration — that is, how long the order will remain in force
Soliciting vocational evaluations and other key evidence when your divorcing spouse does not work, quits work or claims inability to earn income

Our lawyers can help you negotiate toward — or fight in court for — orders that are fair to you and give you the best opportunity to support the standard of living and comfort you desire. Please contact Van Sickle & Associates, PC to arrange a consultation on your divorce or other family law concerns.