Legal Question in Family Law in California

14v years ago a child support was made but never pursued until now. I recieved a phone call from child support informing me i owe $39,000.00 and my wages are now being garnished. what can i do about this? will hiring an atty help me?


Asked on 12/06/10, 12:55 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

You should definitely hire an attorney immediately. You need to file a motion to set arrearages. In most cases if you are willing to start paying now, and to compromise and pay a fair amount of arrearages, the court will reduce the amount owed. But you will need an attorney to get that result, and it is not guaranteed.

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Answered on 12/11/10, 4:25 pm


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