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What can I do if my ex's lawyer keeps not showing up in court for child support increase?
Asked on Apr 15th, 2014 on Divorce - California
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I'm trying to get an increase in child support but whenever I go to court, my ex tells me his lawyer can't make it and since I don't have a lawyer, we get sent home. How many times can he do this? He's trying to break me down so I will give up. He makes increasingly more than when we divorced but won't give me any more.
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The court will get tired of this shortly, but if he is represented you would be wish to get representation as well.
Answered on Apr 15th, 2014 at 1:10 PM
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You could try telling the judge that the lawyer knew the date, received notice and you are here, so why isn't he? You are ready to proceed.
Answered on Apr 15th, 2014 at 1:06 PM
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Ask the court to continue and penalize your ex or his attorney for not showing up.
Answered on Apr 15th, 2014 at 12:48 PM
Bruce Provda
Since this keeps happening it is time for you to get a lawyer.
Answered on Apr 15th, 2014 at 12:31 PM
You can have DCSS help you with child support. Department of Child Support Services will insist on the court making an order and a wage assignment will issue. DCSS has lawyers working there so the "my lawyer can't make it that day" excuse won't work. Call DCSS in your county.
Answered on Apr 15th, 2014 at 12:15 PM