Legal Question in Family Law in California

Child support when parent is in jail.

My ex husband is facing 3 years in jail. I have 5 children, 3 of which is his. Is there any thing i can do to get help while he is in jail. i make 2460 per month, which is 40 over the afdc guildlines. my child care is 1100 per month. can i collect his ss or ui.


Asked on 9/06/00, 10:57 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Gray Barber & Gray, LLP

Re: Child support when parent is in jail.

Since support is based on ability to pay, most jail inmates have no ability to pay and support cannot be collected.

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Answered on 9/08/00, 4:21 pm


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