Legal Question in Family Law in California

Re: Child support

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Absolutely not. One thing has NOTHING to do with the other. If you withhold spousal support she is likely to get a wage assignment and/or get DCSS involved -- neither of which is desirable. I suppose you can sue her (in small claims court if the loan is $5,000 or less).

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Reply: Child support

I do not reccommend doing so. Continue paying the Court Ordered child support, and take her to small claims court on the money you loaned her.

Good luck to you!

Brian Levy, Esq.

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Re: Child support

If this was a loan you cannot subtract the amount that she owes you. If this was an advance payment of support, it can be subtracted. Good Luck, Pat McCrary