California Child Support Legal Questions

You might check the paperwork attached to the child support order which declared how much you pay per month.  Usually, there is a sheet that declares that you are responsible for half of the medical expenses not covered by insurance and that he is to give you notice of those charges.  ... Read More

Oh, you need to be careful:  your filing for child support increase may backfire on you.  Only if there is an order for child support is child support retroactively applied.  In other words, in your case no retroactive child support with no court order for you to pay, then no retroactivity.... Read More

First, you should contact the Child Support Department and request the money.  You may have to file a probate case on behalf of your mother and become an administrator of her estate and then make a claim against the Child Support Services Department or at least have a personal property affidavit prepared claiming that you are your mother's heir.  You should find out what the Child Support Services Department will require.  Good luck!... Read More

It depends on whether there is a child support order issued through the Los Angeles Superior Court and/or Department of Child Support Services.  If through Department of Child Support Services, you would have to apply through them to eliminate or waive your responsibility for child support.  It appears that you probably need to work through California Child Support Services.  ... Read More

It doesn't negate his obligation to pay child support.  He needs to get a new order with a lesser amount in child support since his income has been reduced.  So what does he want?  As you probably know, child support is based on the income of the parties and how many hours the parents spend with the child.  Thus it appears that the court needs to make an adjustment.... Read More

Has your daughter graduated from high school yet?  Child support should be paid when the child turns 18 years old and/or graduates from high school.  What "bank paperwork" are you talking about?  I'll take your questions one at a time:  No you don't just leave money (I am presuming cash) there without a receipt.  180 days is six months -- a long time from now.  Give her a time limit and if she does not cash them, then cancel the cashier's checks.  No, you do not need to file anything in court.  However, you might send the checks to her via certified mail or some other method to cause her to sign for the checks so you have a receipt.  Even Federal Express can acquire a signature.  Whatever works for you to secure a signature that she received the checks.  Good luck!  ... Read More

You probably cannot give custody to ex-wife and her boy friend if they are not married.  If they adopt the children, then you will not have to pay child support.  However, if your child support is so high that you cannot pay it, then you can get it reduced through the court system or State Agency if assigned.... Read More

A child support order does not automatically grant the father parenting time with the child.  The court would have to make an order on child custody/visitation, which is separate from child support.  And yes, you can still apply for a domestic violence restraining order.  You will need to describe both the most recent abuse and the history of abuse.  Submit the proof you have with your application.... Read More

There is no way to guarantee 100% of time and circumstances changes. If you petition for child support, then most likely he will ask for visitation and that is what his attorney will ask the court to grant, and most likely it will be granted unless you have a really aggressive attorney and a solid REASONS as to why he shouldn't be involved. If you would like to call my office for a free consultation than feel free to do so and we can go over your options. Above answer and comments to questions are for general purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or establishes an attorney-client relationship without a signed retainer. Please reach out to an attorney you are comfortable with working and discussing your case in more details. If you can not afford a private attorney, you may be eligible for a Pro Bono lawyer provided by some courts and if not, feel free to ask about our affordable payment plans.... Read More