Legal Question in Family Law in California
overturning judgements
Can a judgement be overturned just because one of the parties is unhappy with the judgement in question? A child custody judgement has been filed and the father wishes to have the judgement changes in his favor.
Asked on 12/10/07, 1:01 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Brian Whitaker
Lifeline Legal, LLP
Re: overturning judgements
What he wants to do is not exactly "overturning a judgment". The court retains jurisdiction over custody, visitation and child support until the child(ren) is/are 18 (or longer if still in high school). The father has filed a Motion (Order to Show Cause) to modify the current custody order; and, yes, he can do this. You can do the same, in the future, if changes in circumstances warrant it.
Answered on 12/11/07, 3:44 am
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