Legal Question in Family Law in California
I recently filed for child support. My son is seven and is now supported by my husband (who is not his father). My husband makes $37 an hour. I am a stay at home mom with a two year old. When she is in school I am planning to work, but as of now I am happy where I am.
The judge at our court today said that I am responsibility for my son also and that I need a job. She told me to fill out a job contact sheet every month, 5 applications a week. I am not sure if there are any exemptions to this. My husband makes enough for me to stay home. Can the judge really force me to do this?
My son is well taken care of now, we just would like a little extra help with expenses form his biological father who has done nothing as of now. And still, I feel like I am being attacked. What can I do? Can I work part time or not at all?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Why exactly do you think you get to stay at home and earn zero, but then collect money from the father because he has to work? It is very nice that your new husband is willing to support your child, but that does not allow you shirk your duty to provide the rest of the support the child needs and shift it entirely to your ex. If you feel like you are being attacked you should be for expecting the two men to do the work while you stay home and enjoy the kids. If you want to get out of working, then you can't collect support from your ex. That's how life works.
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