Legal Question in Family Law in California

Burden of Proof for Reduction of Child Support

What level of proof is required to obtain a reduction of child support, can the amount owed be adjusted retroactive. Who is required to establish the burden of proof.


Asked on 3/23/09, 11:01 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Russakow Russakow, Ryan and Johnson

Re: Burden of Proof for Reduction of Child Support

The moving party to reduce support has burden of proof. You must show a change of circumstances such as lost job, less income, more or less visitation etc. You would need to file a motion or OSC re: modificaton of child support with a declaration of facts to show a need for reduction based on change of circumstances. Good luck.

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Answered on 3/24/09, 12:24 pm


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