Legal Question in Family Law in California
My 8 year old son just qualified for Special Ed, can I get extra Child or Spousa
I was married less than 10 years, (9 yrs 1 mo) and I am receiving both child and spousal support at this time, but the spousal support is due to end in 1 1/2 years. We are not yet divorced and have been separated for 3 years. We are now going to final settlement. But, I want to ask the court to extend my spousal support so my son can continue in the program he is in. My son, age 8 is in an independent-study Charter School program run by the Public School System in California. This school also offers a special education program, and my son qualified to be in Special Ed in which he will soon be enrolled.
I do not work, but I am my son's teacher in this independent study program , and my son's improvement is very high, but he is still 2 years below grade level, and he needs one on one help. He does not learn in a classroom environment. I hope this is enough information. Thank you!
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Re: My 8 year old son just qualified for Special Ed, can I get extra Child or Sp
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NOW, IN RESPONSE TO YOUR INQUIRY --
The facts that you have provided are not clear
enough and/or complete enough to provide a
definitive answer to you inquiry. That notwithstanding,
your son's special needs would best be addressed
through higher child support. If your judgment is
not final with regard to spousal support, i.e., you
are receiving support under a pendente lite order,
your can negotiate for a longer duration in your
settlement discussions.
Thanks for sharing your interesting inquiry with
us on LawGuru, and good luck with your case.
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