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What is the minimum Child Support I'll have to pay after losing my job?

Paula's answer | Answered on July 16, 2016

I agree with my colleagues. California law imposes a duty upon both parents to support their children. The Court will allow you some relief from...

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Will my ex husbands visitation order change or be placed on hold due to non payment of child support?

Paula's answer | Answered on July 16, 2016

I agree with my colleagues child support and visitation are separate issues. A parent is not paying money to visit with his children. Child...

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Is the Child support calculator provided on the CDCSS website going to be more accurate than Dissomaster?

Paula's answer | Answered on July 16, 2016

I agree with my colleagues there should not be a big difference between the two programs. You might consider going back to the attorney who ran...

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How long will the process take to get authorization to allow my 13 year old son to move with me to Washington state?

Paula's answer | Answered on July 16, 2016

Move away cases are complex and the Court system in California is under funded causing long waits for Family Court Services mediation and hearing...

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My ex who has moved out of our house and is the bread winner quite helping with the mortgage I can't afford it can I rent it.

Paula's answer | Answered on July 10, 2016

You may be able to get the Court to order her to make a contribution to the mortgage payment so that you can continue to live in the home until you...

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Do I have a chance at Sole Custody?

Paula's answer | Answered on July 10, 2016

Regardless of your legal custody designation, if your child's mother is required by the Court to have supervised visitation and is not seeing the...

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What kind of weight does a 3111 carry with a Judge during a divorce & custody hearing ?

Paula's answer | Answered on July 10, 2016

It would be necessary to prove that the children's mother has some mental health issue that would necessitate a psychological evaluation of her. ...

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My ex-husband has decided to move out of state and I am wondering how this affects custody.

Paula's answer | Answered on July 10, 2016

You have majority physical custody so that isn't going to change. Whatever existing orders about travel and moving out of state with the child...

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Can a woman declare common law wife status, if she signs a roommate contract?

Paula's answer | Answered on July 10, 2016

There is no common law marriage in California. The best you can do is what is called a Marvin action. You have to prove you had a contract to...

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Does everyone really need a pre nuptial agreement before they get married even if they don't have a huge savings/investments?

Paula's answer | Answered on July 07, 2016

If you own a business and want to keep it as your separate property you will likely need a Pre Nuptial Agreement. I practice in California but...