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