Is my husband responsible for child support after child has turned 18

The child needs to be enrolled as a full-time high school student. If he is child support will continue until his 19th birthday or his high school...

When does spousal support terminate under CA divorce laws

If your marriage was less than ten years there is a presumption that spousal support (or the ability to ask for it) will terminate after a period...

Under CA divorce laws what are the procedures for divorcing spouse that no longer has mental capacity

Very sad and challenging set of facts. You can file the divorce. And the marriage will be terminated. However, because of your husband's...

Under CA child support laws do child support payments end when child reachs 18 years of age

Yes. To terminate the support you will need to file a motion with the court, and then demonstrate that the child has no further need for the...

What does a court consider is reasonable time for reasonable child visitation time

In California "reasonable" is whatever is in the best interests of the child. This is a test that incorporates myriad elements, the most basic...

Can a parent face criminal liability for refusing to pay child support

It wouldn't be a felony, but you can be jailed for contempt of court. Amount of time is driven by number of payments missed.

It keeps going to the payee/recipient parent until there is a new court order modifying the payment language. You can only modify a court order...

Further paperwork for dissolution of marriage?

Consider contacting the Office of the Family Law Facilitator who works for the LA County family law court. They can review your papers and help to...

What can I do to enforce a child educational provision that was part of our divorce settlement over 20 years ago

The language in your judgment or settlement agreement will control. Either you can take you ex back into court and get reimbursed for the college...