Problem
• What are some of the consequences parents can face if they fail to pay child support?
• Explain the Income Shares Model for calculating child support.
• Explain the Percent of Income Model for calculating child support.
• What is imputed income?
• In Gnall v. Gnall, the Supreme Court described four kinds of spousal support. In your own words, briefly explain the four kinds of spousal support.
• Jessica, the unmarried mother of 1-month-old Brady, hires your supervising attorney in an attempt to college child support from Jeff, who she alleges is Brady's father. Jeff has denied that he is Brady's father. In 2 - 5 paragraphs describe in detail and in proper order the steps your attorney should take on behalf of Jessica under your state's laws.
For the state of California
• How is child support calculated in your state? Are college expenses allowed for children in your state? What is the age of emancipation when child support ends?
• Are there automatic disclosures of financial records in your state? If so, what records must be disclosed and when? If there are not automatic disclosures, what is the procedure for obtaining records from the other spouse?