Legal Question in Family Law in California

Denial of Visitation, Collection of Child Support Arrears

My ex denied me visitation for 15 years based on a non existent court order. She falsely accused me of sexually abusing my son to prevent lawful visitation. My son did not live with her for 15 years, he lived with her parents. Now my son is 19. I saw him when he was 7 and when he grauduated. She wants 15 years of back child support which I say she does not have coming. The order was registered in MN and I have spent lots on legal fees fighting this. Can I sue her in CA for any of this? can the case be re-opened and the support thrown out?


Asked on 2/15/01, 3:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

E. Daniel Bors Jr. Attorney & Counselor At Law

Re: Denial of Visitation, Collection of Child Support Arrears

Dear Inquirer:

Nothing herein shall create an attorney-client

relationship, unless a written retainer agreement

is executed by the attorney and client. This

communication contains general information only.

Nothing herein shall constitute an attorney-client

communication nor legal advice. There likely are

deadlines and time-limits associated with your

case; you should contact an attorney of your

choice for legal advice specific to your personal

situation, at once.

If you haven't already done so, please visit my

web site at --

http://home.pacbell.net/edbjr/ OR

http://www.CaliforniaDivorceAttorney.com

The site contains quite a bit of general about California Family Law, as well

as information about me (education, experience,

et cetera) and my office (location, hours, fees,

policies).

Now, in response to your inquiry --

Is there an existing valid support order? If so,

your ex-wife or your son can probably collect from

you. Child Support judgments never expire. If

there is no such order, then your ex-wife/son

probably cannot go back now and get one. If your

ex-wife received County Assistance, the DA may be

able to go after you for reimbursement. Again,

it depends on the specific facts of your case.

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Answered on 3/30/01, 1:07 pm


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