The judge must decide the child support amount based on a guideline calculation. California has established a formula to calculate guideline child support.

Child support is the amount of money that a court orders a parent or both parents to pay every month to help pay for their child’s living expenses. California state law says that every parent has a duty to financially support his or her child.

Our office provides along with the trust: a will, general power of attorney, health care directive, and a HIPAA authorization and waiver. To find out more about what is provided, you can contact our office at 559-323-9400.

The HIPAA Authorization and Waiver is a “stand-alone” document to authorize your health care providers to release information concerning your otherwise confidential medical information to your designated agents.

This directive gives your named agents the power to make medical decisions, sign consents and/or releases with hospitals.

This is your “general power of attorney”, which is primarily intended to give your named agent(s) the power to deal with any non-trust assets in the event of your incapacity.

A will is a legal document that expresses a person’s wishes as to how their property is to be distributed after their death and as to which person is to manage the property until its final distribution. However, this does not avoid probate.

Our will package includes: a Will, General Power of Attorney, Health Care Directive, HIPAA Waiver.

A Parenting Plan is a legal document that states the custody and visitation arrangements that the parents have agreed to. It can also be called a Custody and Visitation Agreement. www.caparalegalservices.com