If my Ex is granted a Retroactive Child Support Award to the date of filing. What are the payment options besides lump sum?

The payment terms are usually set forth in the court order. You can ask for certain reasonable terms and hope the Judge agrees and orders them.

What would a judge require as proof of bad parenting from the absent parent?Currently the absent parent pays me support directly

You should keep a detailed record/journal/calendar of what the activity is. If there is no court order, the time should be by arrangement. I...

I live in California, my wife took my child to Oregon 2yrs ago, without my permission. what is the time limit on kidnapping.

In California, she needs to be either in violation of a court order or concealing the child. It doesn't sound like that applies here. What you...

What are his rights as an absent father who pays court ordered child support (child is 2 yo and he's never seen her)

The Court will most likely consider his previous contact with the child, his current situation re stability, and his motives. Most importantly...

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If you make a full agreement in mediation. On child custody and visitations

Check to see if there is a "recission period" in your county. In Monterey County you have 10 days to change your mind. You should seek the advice...

Is a stipulated judgement filed in a divorce court public or private records? Can anyone pay a fee to see get it from the court?

Your divorce file is public record. Anyone can view it.

My ex wife said i could keep kids if she didnt have to pay support. I agreed and support was set at zero. However

The daycare and uninsured medical expenses are child support. If it says she is to pay one-half of these expenses that is in addition to any other...

What can be done to preserve my retirement funds during a divorce in a community property state?

You should sit down with an experienced family law attorney to discuss this in detail. There may be ways to protect your retirement depending on...

You should talk to an experienced family law attorney. This is a perfect example of why having joint legal custody with the items you must agree...

A divorce financial planner recommended I take 100 percent spousal support rather than child support. Is this to my benefit?

They may be taking about Family Support which is a combination of Child Support and Spousal Support and has the same tax consequences as Spousal...