Legal Question in Family Law in California

Child Support

I am a divorced male and have been paying my ex-wife child support for our two daughters for about twelve years now. My divorce papers state that I can discontinue payment when my children graduate high school. My eldest daughter recently graduated and I wanted to start giving her the money directly. When I explained this to my ex-wife, she threatened to take me back to court to sue for more money for our second daughter. She said she could be taking as much as 25% of my pay check for one child. Does she have a case? If so, what should I do?


Asked on 8/01/02, 7:31 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Martin Lathrop Russakow, Ryan & Johnson

Re: Child Support

No, she does not have a case ubnless there is a "change in circumstances" recognized by the court that would rate a change in your child support. Your ex has gotten use to the income and does not want to lose it.

Feel free to contact me if you have any further questions-Martin

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Answered on 8/02/02, 8:29 pm


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