What type of monetary sanction the court may impose to misconduct?

IF your wife filed all of these motions by herself (i.e. without an attorney) then there is a chance that you could ask the court to find that she...

How long does it usually take to get failure to comply with marriage settlement agreement enforced in Ca?

You should ask your attorney these questions. If you are having second thoughts, or are only looking for a second opinion, then you should set up...

What are my chances of full custody with a recovery addict/bipolar father, sees her 2x a week?

It sounds, from your description, like you already have full custody of your child. I assume that you are referring to some sort of permanent...

Are cash aid and disability benefits considered income?

Per Family Code Sec. 4058(c) "Annual gross income does not include any income derived from child support payments actually received, and income...

Can a motion be filed in court to get my portion of the refund from a joint tax return taken for husband's arrears back?

Any community property is generally liable for the separate obligations of either spouse. DCSS cannot, however, garnish your pay, only his. ...

Can the dept. of child support services ask for my bank statements?

They have a right to receive copies of any records or evidence that is reasonably calculated to lead to admissible evidence.

Can my support be raised because the custodial parent is claiming her living expenses have increased?

Child support in California is governed by the Guidelines. This is a formula that takes into account your earnings, her earnings, and the amount...

The hardship deduction for another child is a discretionary deduction, meaning the court can allow it or not. Generally, the fact that your...

If my ex husband has been co-habiting with a woman for 2 years and he loses his job, would I need to pay him spousal support

This is a factual question which the judge would have to decide. Many things are considered in deciding on spousal support, including the length...

No response to interrogatories about real income, what next?

You should either familiarize yourself with California Code of Civil Procedure Sections 2016 through 2036 (the Civil Discovery Act), or retain an...