--- title: Cage & Miles Blog | Family Law | Child Custody Child Support description: Child Custody Child Support | Your go-to resource for the latest news, tips and insights in family law, divorce, trusts and estate planning, child custody and support, and bankruptcy. --- English # Cage & Miles Family Law Blog Your go-to resource for the latest news, tips and insights in family law, divorce, trusts and estate planning, child custody and support, and bankruptcy. ###### Sign up for family law insights: Filter by Tag - All - Divorce - Divorce Process - Family Law - Divorce Attorney - Child Custody - Legal Process - Child Support - Law Education - Child Custody Child Support - Property Division - Spousal Support - Child Custody Divorce - Domestic Violence - Military Divorce - Restraining Orders - Prenuptial Agreements - Trusts & Estate Planning - Contested Divorce - High-Net Worth Divorce - Military - Support Modifications - Guardianship - Mediation - Collaborative Law - Modifications - Bankruptcy - Wills - Appeals - Ex Parte - Grandparents - Paternity Actions - Retirement - Substance Abuse - restraining order renewal ## [PDODs and RFOs and MSAs, oh my! – Acronyms You Need to Know in Divorce Proceedings](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/pdods-and-rfos-and-msas-oh-my-acronyms-you-need-to-know-in-divorce-proceedings) February 13, 2025 Are you going through a divorce? If so, have you noticed that everything is an acronym? Divorces are stressful... [Learn More](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/pdods-and-rfos-and-msas-oh-my-acronyms-you-need-to-know-in-divorce-proceedings) ## [Post Child Support Agreement: Tips for Coparenting after Divorce](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/post-child-support-agreement-tips-for-coparenting-after-divorce) December 12, 2023 Shared parenting agreements can put a strain on parents. However, using these five easy tips for co-parenting ... [Learn More](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/post-child-support-agreement-tips-for-coparenting-after-divorce) ## [Child Custody and Support During Military Parent’s Temporary Absence](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/child-custody-and-support-during-military-parents-temporary-absence) October 12, 2023 Child custody proceedings, whether incident to a divorce or if the parents were never married, can be complica... [Learn More](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/child-custody-and-support-during-military-parents-temporary-absence) ## [Can Child Support Arrears Be Dismissed? Here’s the Deal...](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/can-child-support-arrears-be-dismissed) July 17, 2023 Under the laws of the State of California, a parent has the rights and responsibilities to provide for their m... [Learn More](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/can-child-support-arrears-be-dismissed) ## [Military Divorce: Child Support](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/military-divorce-child-support) May 23, 2023 How does the San Diego Court Make Child Support Orders? California has a statewide uniform guideline for child... [Learn More](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/military-divorce-child-support) ## [How Is Custody In San Diego County Unique?](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/how-is-custody-in-san-diego-county-unique) March 30, 2023 Whether you are in the middle of a child custody proceeding or thinking of filing a motion for custody in San ... [Learn More](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/how-is-custody-in-san-diego-county-unique) ## [Ask a Lawyer: How Far Can a Parent Move with Joint Custody?](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/ask-a-lawyer-how-far-can-a-parent-move-with-joint-custody) March 09, 2022 If you share a child or children with a former spouse or have current custody orders, moving is not as easy as... [Learn More](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/ask-a-lawyer-how-far-can-a-parent-move-with-joint-custody) ## [How Does Marital Abandonment Affect Divorce Issues?](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2020/december/how-does-abandonment-in-marriage-affect-divorce-) December 22, 2020 Your marriage has been breaking down for months and your spouse packs a bag and leaves. Later, he or she conta... [Learn More](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2020/december/how-does-abandonment-in-marriage-affect-divorce-) ## [U.S. Passport Denials for Past-Due Child Support](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2020/june/u-s-passport-denials-for-past-due-child-support) June 22, 2020 Many parents enjoy traveling, especially when doing so involves exploring a new country or traveling overseas.... [Learn More](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2020/june/u-s-passport-denials-for-past-due-child-support) ## [Beware: Child Support Arrears Can Impact Your New Marriage](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2020/march/beware-child-support-arrears-can-impact-your-new) March 18, 2020 In the United States, a significant number of first marriages end in divorce. Unfortunately, the chances of di... [Learn More](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2020/march/beware-child-support-arrears-can-impact-your-new) ## [Can Mothers Seek Child Support Without Establishing Paternity?](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2020/january/can-mothers-seek-child-support-without-establish) January 20, 2020 Are you an unmarried mother who wants to know if you can get the court to issue a child support order without ... [Learn More](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2020/january/can-mothers-seek-child-support-without-establish) ## [Does Child Support Come Out of Workers’ Compensation?](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2019/december/does-child-support-come-out-of-workers-compensat) December 08, 2019 Workers’ compensation benefits are paid to workers who were injured in a work-related accident or who are suff... [Learn More](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2019/december/does-child-support-come-out-of-workers-compensat) ## [Does Adultery Impact Child Custody in California?](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2019/november/does-adultery-impact-child-custody-in-california) November 20, 2019 Adultery impacts countless relationships and, in many cases, can be a sign that divorce is looming. As spouses... [Learn More](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2019/november/does-adultery-impact-child-custody-in-california) ## [Child Custody Conflict? How the Courts Look at It](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2019/october/child-custody-conflict-how-the-courts-look-at-it) October 21, 2019 Child custody is a very important issue. It doesn’t matter if you’re legally separating, filing for divorce, o... [Learn More](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2019/october/child-custody-conflict-how-the-courts-look-at-it) ## [Understanding Why the Courts Prioritize the Primary Caregiver](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2019/october/understanding-why-the-courts-prioritize-the-prim) October 14, 2019 When a California family court judge makes child custody and visitation orders, they take many factors into ac... [Learn More](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2019/october/understanding-why-the-courts-prioritize-the-prim) ## [Cheating Spouses Leaving Digital Trails](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2019/august/cheating-spouses-leaving-digital-trails) August 23, 2019 Spouses can get divorced for an infinite number of reasons. A common reason often cited by divorcing couples i... [Learn More](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2019/august/cheating-spouses-leaving-digital-trails) ## [When Can My Child Decide Which Parent to Live With?](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2019/march/when-can-my-child-decide-which-parent-to-live-wi) March 15, 2019 At what age can a child decide which parent to live with in California? If you are in the process of divorce o... [Learn More](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2019/march/when-can-my-child-decide-which-parent-to-live-wi) ## [Passports for Minor Children](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2016/june/passports-for-minor-children) June 01, 2018 In order to travel outside of the United States, a passport is required for all United States citizens. The pr... [Learn More](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2016/june/passports-for-minor-children) ## [When and How to Seek a Child's Input in a Custody Dispute](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2016/may/when-and-how-to-seek-a-childs-input-in-a-custody) May 24, 2018 A child custody battle can be a difficult time for the entire family. The last thing a parent wants to do is d... [Learn More](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2016/may/when-and-how-to-seek-a-childs-input-in-a-custody) ## [What Expenses Does Child Support Cover?](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2016/september/back-to-school-and-other-costs-for-children-who-) September 19, 2016 Under California Family Code section 4053, child support orders are calculated to cover all the costs of raisi... [Learn More](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2016/september/back-to-school-and-other-costs-for-children-who-) ## [What is Family Court Services?](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2016/april/what-is-family-court-services-) April 11, 2016 Family Court Services (FCS) mediation is an informal process required by the court for any parties that are di... [Learn More](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2016/april/what-is-family-court-services-) ## [Setting Aside a Child Support Order from DCSS](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2016/february/setting-aside-a-child-support-order-from-dcss) February 17, 2016 Whenever a parent or child is receiving cash aid through a State of California government cash assistance (wel... [Learn More](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2016/february/setting-aside-a-child-support-order-from-dcss) ## [Can I Waive Child Support?](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2015/november/can-parents-waive-child-support-) November 14, 2015 Parents often ask if it’s possible to waive child support from their ex-spouse. [Learn More](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2015/november/can-parents-waive-child-support-)