Legal Question in Family Law in California

Re: child custody

Your husband is correct that he would have joint custody, but that doesn't mean what he says it means. In means that he would have input into the child's education and medical care. A seven month old needs to be with the primary caretaker the vast majority of the time. He probably would have frequent short periods of visitation, but nothing near 50% of the time. On the financial issues more information is needed. You should talk to an attorney about your rights, you could be giving up many of your rights by delaying. Good Luck, Pat McCrary

Re: child custody

If you mean that your husband wants 2 weeks visitation per month, for a child this young, this in inappropriate. He is obligated to pay child support and spousal support now, which may be more than your monthly rent. Usually a spouse is entitled to support to maintain the standard of living enjoyed during marriage until their income from his or her own employment increases. Spousal support usually does not last a lifetime however, and is usually limited to one half of the length of the marriage. You would be well served by obtaining representation. This is a matter for which an experienced hand in legal strategy in needed. Don't try to go through this by yourself, get the results that you deserve. Please call me directly at (619)222-3504