Legal Question in Family Law in California

I am currently going through a custody case, (dad wants more time because his work schedule changed), I disagree because he doesn't exercise his visitation days now and think he just wants to lower child support payment.

Also he wants to add his wife to the list to be able to pick up our son. I disagree with that also, because she has been abusive to him in the past, even though CPS didn't find anything....we both have retained lawyers.

My questions are: he plans on suing me for all his legal fees, because I am in a better financial situation than he is. what does the judge look at to determine if they award him with legal fees? can I dispute it?

also, CPS was called twice to interview our son about physical abuse from step-mom. however, they closed both reports as "unfounded". -these reports have been entered into court. (upcoming court is to see what judge says about reports and hopefully decide on custody), we have been going to court for about a year now.

since the reports were unfounded, would the judge just allow step mom to pick up and provide care for our son when dad can't?

I appreciate any help! I am already in over my head with legal fees and cannot afford to speak to my lawyer besides when I see him at court.

I am in California.

thanks!


Asked on 7/24/14, 11:58 am

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Arlene Kock Law Offices of Arlene D. Kock APLC

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Answered on 7/24/14, 12:13 pm


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