Can a Child Support Commissioner change a Family Court Judges special agreement order?

Child support in the State of California is calculated using a byzantine formula. Among other factors used by the formula are your income, her...

Is an RFO the same as initially filing for child support?

The Request For Order ("RFO") is a means of obtaining a temporary support order (among other temporary orders) and the hearings are usually...

Am I allowed a continuance in a child support hearing?

You have not specified if the hearing is for a Request For Hearing brought by the child's other parent or one brought by the County. If this is...

What's the likeliness to get the (CA) court/mediation to agree w/ leaving the custody as is as our 4 year old is adjusted to it?

Prognosticating what a mediator will recommend is beyond my area of expertise as I am neither omniscient, nor clairvoyant. However, the fact your...

Does Online divorce filing work? Or do i need to go through a traditional process. No kids no house, no money on the line.

I will not speak for every county in California, but I can state San Diego County does not have a process for an on-line dissolution. If you are...

How can I retain an atty? How do I file for a motion for atty fees paid in my divorce?

Do you have a credit card? Many attorneys now accept payment by credit card. Can you borrow at least enough to pay the retainer from your family?...

Online divorce filing. Is it legit in Cali!?

Because I have no knowledge of this particular website I will not go so far as to say it is fraud, but I will say it is unnecessary. Why fill out...

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Lump sum alimoney

Although I earn no points for answering this question, I feel compelled to state lump sum spousal support payments are a mine field of tax...

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If a parent agrees to 50/50 custody who . Pays child support???

Child support in California is calculated using a byzantine formula set out in Family Code 4055. Most attorneys and judges use one of the...

If you owe child support arrears and recieve inheritence from father can the state of calif. take or attatch said inheritence?

Yes. Depending upon the manner in which the inheritance is being disbursed, i.e., from a trust or through probate the State can come after your...