Legal Question in Family Law in California
Child Support Obligations
If child support obligations where satisfied in the state of origin, for all years required by law, can another state that obligee resided in collect for the same years because obligee recieved assistance from that state? The State of Washington has notified the State of California that the support obligation has been met, in total. The State of California is still pursuing obligator for same years of support. What can be done about this?
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Re: Child Support Obligations
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NOW, IN RESPONSE TO YOUR INQUIRY --
This situation happens all the time. (In fact, I just successfully completed an similar case involving Michigan and California.) It's usually just a matter of talking to the right DCSS person or DA in California. Or sometimes it requires a brief hearing before a California Child Support Commissioner -- usually telephonically. Hire an experienced Family Law attorney who practices in the California County that is seeking reimbursement.
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