Nathan J. Schwartz

Nathan Schwartz

It is unfortunate when a client doesn't understand his own case. This client's case involved so much more than he represented. He was erroneously charged with back child support and an increase in current support for his adult disabled child. The problem was, he did not have the documentary evidence on hand to prove he did not owe any back support, and we didn't have the time to subpoena the records before the scheduled hearing. When we couldn't reach a permanent agreement on either matter, the parties agreed to continue the case for 90 days to give us time to subpoena the records. The agreement included a temporary increase in child support. This client agreed to those terms. I have never and would never accept a case in a matter in which I had no experience, including this client's. We reached the best temporary solution possible, with the client's approval. But if we had gone before the judge at that initial meeting, there is no question that, without the evidence, he would have paid thousands in arrearage. I'm sorry he wasn't happy with the arrangement he agreed to.