Legal Question in Family Law in California

My attorney was negligent?

A was ordered by superior court to increase my child support, I hired an attorney who was to file a motion and he did not do so. What can I do? I have hired a new attorney and he says I have to pay it, is there any mercy one can plea to the court


Asked on 12/03/06, 10:24 pm

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

Re: My attorney was negligent?

California family code prohibits the retroactive changing of child support. Child support can be modified for payments due after a motion to modify support has been filed.

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Answered on 12/13/06, 9:14 pm


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