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Edgar & Dow Riverside Riverside, California Family & Matrimonial Law Firm. Free initial consultation with an attorney. Call today 951-684-6885

Edgar & Dow is a Riverside-based family law firm providing strategic representation in divorce, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, property division, and domestic violence matters. The firm handles both complex litigation and negotiated resolutions, with a focus on protecting parental rights and financial interests. Known for a practical, no-nonsense approach, Edgar & Dow works efficiently to resolve disputes while remaining fully prepared for court when necessary. Serving clients throughout Riverside, San Bernardino, and surrounding Southern California communities.

💡 Spousal support isn't automatically the same in every divorce.Questions about support can depend on the circumstances ...
10/20/2026

💡 Spousal support isn't automatically the same in every divorce.

Questions about support can depend on the circumstances of the marriage, each spouse's situation, and the specific issues involved in the case.

Understanding how spousal support fits into your overall divorce strategy is an important step before making decisions.

📍 Riverside
🌐 www.edgarfamilylaw.com

⚖️ A family-law case doesn't always end when the judgment is enteredLife changes. Income can change. Parenting circumsta...
10/15/2026

⚖️ A family-law case doesn't always end when the judgment is entered

Life changes. Income can change. Parenting circumstances can change. And sometimes, an existing order may no longer fit the situation.

Edgar & Dow handles post-judgment modifications and helps clients understand what options may be available when circumstances change.

Contact us today!

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🌐 www.edgarfamilylaw.com

⚖️ Preparing for trial doesn't mean you can't settle.A family-law case can be negotiated while still being prepared as t...
10/12/2026

⚖️ Preparing for trial doesn't mean you can't settle.

A family-law case can be negotiated while still being prepared as though it may go to trial.

That preparation can give you a clearer understanding of your position, your evidence, and your options.

Settle when it makes sense. Be ready when it doesn't.

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📋 Some divorces involve more than simply ending a marriage.- Property division.- Spousal support.- Child custody.- Child...
10/09/2026

📋 Some divorces involve more than simply ending a marriage.

- Property division.
- Spousal support.
- Child custody.
- Child support.
- High-conflict disputes.

When multiple issues overlap, having a clear strategy becomes especially important.

Edgar & Dow approaches each family-law matter with a focus on the family's best interest.

📍 Riverside
🌐 www.edgarfamilylaw.com/

How is child support calculated in California?Two factors have a significant impact on the amount of child support:1. Ea...
10/09/2026

How is child support calculated in California?

Two factors have a significant impact on the amount of child support:

1. Each parent's gross income.
2. The percentage of parenting time.

California uses a statewide guideline formula, calculated by computer software such as Xspouse.

But the computer is only as accurate as the information entered into it.

Tax settings, health insurance premiums, mandatory retirement contributions and union dues can also affect the result.

And having 50/50 custody does not necessarily mean no child support.

Our newest article explains how California child support is actually calculated and why getting the inputs right matters.

Read the article in linktree Bio

Can a California judge order less than guideline child support?Yes, in appropriate circumstances.California guideline ch...
10/07/2026

Can a California judge order less than guideline child support?
Yes, in appropriate circumstances.
California guideline child support is presumptively correct, but the court can deviate when the statutory requirements are met.
When reviewing an Xspouse calculation, I don't just look at the guideline number. I also look at what the parent has left after paying support. If guideline leaves a parent unable to meet necessary basic living expenses, that can become an important part of a properly supported request for deviation.
This is also why an accurate Income and Expense Declaration matters. The court needs evidence—not simply someone saying, “I can't afford it.”
Our newest article explains the September 2024 changes, special circumstances, necessary living expenses and the evidence courts consider.
Read the full article:
https://www.edgarfamilylaw.com/blog/can-a-california-court-order-less-than-guideline-child-support/

What parenting schedule will a California family court actually order?Parents often come into a custody consultation foc...
10/07/2026

What parenting schedule will a California family court actually order?
Parents often come into a custody consultation focused on one number: 50/50.
But that is not where I start.
How old is the child? How far apart do the parents live? Where does the child go to school? What are the parents’ work schedules? How will transportation and activities work? Is this the first custody order or are we changing an established arrangement?
California does not automatically require 50/50 parenting time. The court’s focus is the child’s best interest.
Our newest article also explains common schedules such as 2-2-3, 2-2-5-5, week-on/week-off and alternating weekends—and why no single schedule works for every family.
Read the full article:
https://www.edgarfamilylaw.com/blog/how-does-a-california-court-determine-a-parenting-schedule/

10/05/2026

“We have joint legal custody. Do we have to agree on everything?”
Not necessarily.
School enrollment, medical treatment, counseling and other major decisions are frequent sources of conflict between separated parents.
And legal custody does not always have to be all or nothing. In an appropriate case, the court can address who has final decision-making authority over a particular issue without necessarily giving one parent sole legal custody over everything.
Our newest article explains how joint legal custody actually works in California and why the precise language of your custody order matters.
Read the full article:
“We have joint legal custody. Do we have to agree on everything?”
Not necessarily.
What about changing schools?
Medical treatment?
Counseling or therapy?
What happens when the parents reach an impasse?
California legal custody can be more nuanced than simply “joint” or “sole.” The actual language of the custody order matters, and courts can address decision-making authority over particular issues.
Our newest article answers the questions we regularly hear from parents about joint legal custody.
Read it through the Linktree in our bio.

What does “joint legal custody” actually mean in California?Does every decision require both parents to agree? Who choos...
10/05/2026

What does “joint legal custody” actually mean in California?
Does every decision require both parents to agree? Who chooses the child’s school or doctor? What happens when one parent wants counseling and the other parent refuses?
The answer often depends on the exact language of the custody order.
Our newest article explains joint legal custody, medical and school decisions, therapy, what happens when parents reach an impasse, and when a court may give one parent final decision-making authority over a particular issue.
I also explain a concept I frequently use with clients: sometimes the court is not deciding the underlying medical decision—it is deciding who gets to make it. In other words, the court may have to “pick the picker.”
Read the full article:
What does “joint legal custody” actually mean in California?
Does every decision require both parents to agree? Who chooses the child’s school or doctor? What happens when one parent wants counseling and the other parent refuses?
The answer often depends on the exact language of the custody order.
Our newest article explains joint legal custody, medical and school decisions, therapy, what happens when parents reach an impasse, and when a court may give one parent final decision-making authority over a particular issue.
I also explain a concept I frequently use with clients: sometimes the court is not deciding the underlying medical decision—it is deciding who gets to make it. In other words, the court may have to “pick the picker.”
Read the full article:
https://www.edgarfamilylaw.com/blog/joint-legal-custody-california/

⚖️ 50/50 custody doesn't automatically mean 50/50 time.California has no legal presumption that parenting time must be d...
10/05/2026

⚖️ 50/50 custody doesn't automatically mean 50/50 time.

California has no legal presumption that parenting time must be divided equally.

Courts look at whether a proposed arrangement is practical, stable, safe, and in the child's best interest.

In Riverside County, factors can include proximity, work schedules, availability, and the existing parenting arrangement.

📍 Riverside
https://www.edgarfamilylaw.com/

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