Legal Question in Family Law in California
Father Not Paying Support
My ex husband has not paid me child support on a regular basis for 4 years now. He sees my son about 80% of the time. When we divorced 10 years ago we agreed on $400 a month. He now pays me $100 here and there. He owes me almost $4000 in back payments. I have a good job and a good income. I provide health insurance for my son. My son's father is self employed and claims he makes less than half of what I make. I am afraid if I take him to court it will backfire and I will end up either having to pay him or that he will get to pay me way less than the original $400. I don't know what to do.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Father Not Paying Support
You need to talk to an attorney who handles child support. You are right to be concerned. An attorney can calculate the support that is owed to you, including interest, and also the amount of current guideline support. Good Luck, Pat McCrary