Legal Question in Family Law in California

answer to motion of modification of alimony

Divorce 5 years ago in New mexico.I am in CA now. Ex started the case of modification of alimony. From my side same who handled my divorce.My lawyer pass to me papers from my husband lawyer, to fill out. This is regular audit about my financial situation, my habits, expences, life style etc. I absolutely mind to provide this kind of info to anybody. To what extends should I cooperate with the lawyer of my ex? Is it not my husband job to proof he is not able to pay ? THIS IS MY MAIN , THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION: What if I will ignore this papers ??? can him ( my ex) basing on assumption about my financial situation, win the case of lowering alimony ? Marrige almost 30 years, his salary range 100k-150k, alimony 36k/ year . My ex reasoning is that he got married and has a child. He lives in Dubai, where cost of living is high, and I rented condo which I got as settlement, his name is still on it.

I live in this condo and it was only for short time left with 2 young guys, who were taking care of my cat, when I was in Europe to see my 86 years old mother. But , how I said I mind to prowide these information.How should I approach my lawyer about it ?


Asked on 3/24/06, 10:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: answer to motion of modification of alimony

If you do not respond to discovery requests, the court may impose sanctions that are appropriate in your case. Those sanctions can range from the payment of his attorney fees to striking your answer, which would result in you being either prevented or hampered in presenting your side of the case.

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Answered on 3/25/06, 1:08 am


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