Legal Question in Family Law in California

how does the child support work without divorce proceeding?

what enables the other party to claim a child support w/out divorce?


Asked on 10/22/09, 5:36 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

In addition to a divorce, it can be claimed in a parentage proceeding between unmarried parents, or a legal separation proceeding. Also, if parentage has already been established by a declaration of paternity form, you can just initiate a support proceeding as a separate action.

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Answered on 10/22/09, 7:11 pm
Robert Mccoy Law Office Of Robert McCoy

An order to show cause re: child support is served and filed.

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Answered on 10/23/09, 5:01 pm


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