Legal Question in Family Law in California

Order to show cause and affidavit for contempt; recieved from ex wife.
Divorced; Fall 2008
no kids-no real property

Like many families and people, the economy hit me hard; laid off from work after 10 years, got a paying job $9/hr, compare to 45k. (She had an affair) how can I respond to the judge or do to avoid jail and fines. I got stuck with a judgement community debt. I personally cannot pay my half. why cant she deal with her half she is vary well off. And I handle my debt. I'm burly making it on my own, and times when I cannot buy a $1 burger atleast. with an income of $1000 a month. I'm worried and don't know what to do? please help. =o(

Asked on 3/04/09, 9:32 pm

James Chau Law Offices James Chau

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Re: Order to show cause and affidavit for contempt; recieved from ex wife.

I would insist that the court provide an attorney if you can not afford one because contempt is quasi criminal and you can go to jail.

Good luck,

Law Offices James Chau

181 Devine St.

San Jose, CA. 95110

http://www.jameschaulaw.com/

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Answered on 3/19/09, 12:31 am

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