I need to file a waiver of rears. i don't know what that means?

Until the court modifies child support, the amount ordered is still owed. Even at 50/50 custody, support may still be owed. Although child...

Will I have to pay more money for child support if i get a raise?

The mother will not get notification that you are making more money. Unless there is a request to modify child support, your child support will...

If you paid off the mortgage and bought the car during the marriage with community property (money from your income), you will only get credit for...

What form do I need to fill out for a settlement agreement of arrears?

There is no form for that purpose. You will have to prepare a stipulation using pleading paper.

Can you offer some of your experience on how much permanent spousal support tends to be relative to temporary spousal support?

In my experience, permanent support is never more than temporary support. Permanent support can be $0 -- so 100% reduction. The average reduction...

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Can I hire a back up sitter for when my son is sick, father will not help, and then ask him to pay half the costs?

Yes, a back up sitter is considered child care and he is responsible for half of the cost.

Is my ex responsible to take care the children when I am absent ?

Unfortunately, yes, your ex can refuse to care for your children and cn refuse to allow you to take your children out of the country. You would...

Next steps to finalize divorce?

Either one of you can move the case forward to final dissolution. Your spouse and you need to serve your disclosures and file proof of serving...

Rear-ended on the freeway by an UNINSURED motorist...what recourse is available?

It is often difficult to determine whether a potential defendant has assets. Sometimes you can find information on-line about assets which are...

Will the IRS take a person's refund if their dependent owes backpay child support?

IRS tax refunds can be garnished if the taxpayer has a delinquent debt. A taxpayer's IRS tax refund cannot be garnished if a taxpayer's dependent...