Legal Question in Family Law in California

My ex-husband has filed again to reduce spousal and child support. I am confident they will at least reduce the child support since he has been laid off from his job and also has since adopted one of his wife's children. The documents were filed on August 1, 2014 but I just received them in the mail today. The hearing is for September 11, 2014. Do you think I would be granted an extension so I can have more time to prepare? It looks like there are five different motions and I do not have and cannot afford an attorney but would like time to understand, prepare for and correctly respond to the motions prior to the assigned date. Also, do they make these modifications retro-active? He's not paid any support since having been laid off on June 30, 2014.

Thank you


Asked on 8/19/14, 11:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Arlene Kock Law Offices of Arlene D. Kock APLC

You should immediately notify his attorney of the need to put the matter over. The attorney might request that any support order to be retroactive to the date that they filed the motion. Please meet with an experienced family law attorney to explore your legal options. This area of law is complicated and there are a number of legal principles that pertain to your situation.

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Answered on 8/20/14, 6:55 am


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