Legal Question in Family Law in California

Child and spousal support arrears

Last year we went to court for a modification (my ex presented his military LES) A few months later he retired, but did not resubmit his retirement pay. A court order for spousal and child support was issued based on his military pay. I went to child support to collect and they have started garnishing him at his new job. Now his is asking me to sign a stipulation stating that he does not owe me the arrears of over $16,000 dollars because the court went off the wrong numbers. Do I just let DCSS handle the issue with him?


Asked on 3/15/09, 12:56 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Patricia Lang Lawyers for Family Support

Re: Child and spousal support arrears

DCSS does not represent you...there is no attorney client relationship. Do not under any circumstance sign any waiver without seeking the advice of an attorney.

If you like you can contact me, Patricia Lang with LAWYERS FOR FAMILY SUPPORT. Email is [email protected]. I have been enforcing past due child and spousal support orders for over 15 years.

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Answered on 3/15/09, 8:20 pm
Colin Greene Russakow, Greene & Tan, LLP

Re: Child and spousal support arrears

I would yes. Even if the support numbers should have been lower, he didn't go to court to change them. He's stuck with the arrearage and can't do anything about it. You control the issue. Only you can let him off the hook.

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Answered on 3/15/09, 8:22 pm


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