Legal Question in Family Law in California
California Custodial Parent: Following a hearing to evaluate child support (reduced) I also received a court order that I must look for employment (5 applications in 2 week period). However, I am not in real need or in a position to have a job. My husband has a job that has long hours and demanding which would make it near impossible to maintain a job, take care of a toddler (27 mths) and household. He earns enough to support our family including my son. What if I decide not to look for a job, does that revoke the child support I receive for my son? Can I do something to appeal the the judges/CSA request I look for employment?
1 Answer from Attorneys
If you choose not to work, that is your right, but you can't expect your ex to have to pay child support based on you not working. If your husband makes enough that you don't have to work without your ex husband's support, that is your business. But you can't refuse to work, and then claim you need support from the ex.
As for it being "near impossible" to maintain a job, take care of a two year old and a household, let me introduce you to any one of a number of single mothers working two jobs with no husband and no support from their baby's father and they'll fill you in on what's impossible.
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