My Ex hired a lawyer after claiming zero income to obtain child support from me, is this ethical?

If she really quit her job I am surprised the court would award child support based upon a voluntary disablement. However, since you have been...

How can i get child support from the father if hes on workmans comp?

Child support in California is based upon a complex formula (see Family Code Section 4055) and for the purpose of calculating child support income...

I get $575 a month in child support. Can I put all that toward my rent or only the child's portion?

You can use it all for rent. However, child support is the right of the child, not the parent, and to deny the supported child clothing and...

Self-employed individuals are the bane of the family law attorney. Proving the actual income can be difficult and expensive. Basically you have...

My sons wife is trying to up her child support

Although this may sound harsh, the first thing you can do is to stop assisting your son to try and hide his income from the mother of the child. ...

The court should not base your income on the gross income from your rental property. Even if the property is rented for less than fair market...

Can a future raise be considered in the child support calculation?

Under the circumstances you outlined the court should not base you child support obligation on what you might be earning because it is speculative....

As I do not know the status of the relationship between your mother and your husband I am not sure that is the wisest thing to do. It could...

In the middle of a divorce and wanting to change insurance carrier. Can I?

Using a strict interpretation of the Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders ("ATROs") you cannot change the carrier without your spouse's consent...

Can I move out of state with my son? (Family Law Lawyer Question)

Although I have not reviewed the current court order, with a 50/50 timeshare I feel comfortable saying your order most likely states neither party...