Legal Question in Family Law in California

Child Support

My husband is unemployed and has no assets. I have been assisting him in paying child support. We have a joint checking account. Is it possible for my income or my personal assets to be attached if he fails to meet his child support responsiblities?


Asked on 1/14/00, 1:35 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Child Support

Any money deposited into a joint bank account on which he is one of the account holders, can be attached for child support. You should keep your money in a separate bank account. Also your husband should consider filing a motion to reduce his child support payments. If he will be unemployeed for a lengthy period of time making this motion is worthwhile.

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Answered on 1/19/00, 10:01 pm


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