Legal Question in Family Law in California

Re: Can my ex require me to pay child support?

If you are still living in Alabama, he can almost certainly not modify the child support order of the Alabama court. Otherwise it is rather doubtful, but would depend upon more specific facts. If you ex has filed a motion in California you will need to retain an attorney to contest the jurisdiction. Be very careful, if you make any "appearrance" in the California court that may be sufficient to obtain jurisdiction over you. Good Luck, Pat McCrary

Re: Can my ex require me to pay child support?

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NOW, IN RESPONSE TO YOUR INQUIRY --

Yes he can, as long as he can show that there has been a change of circumstances since the prior order. However, if a California court did not make the prior order regarding the child, there may be a question of jurisdiction. Contact a family law attorney who practices in the California County where the new action is pending for more specific information.

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