Legal Question in Family Law in California

Is Section 8 Housing a benefit or not ?

I got slammed in court with a temporary support order which I feel was unfair. When I told the Commissioner who was overseeing the case, that my ex was only paying $100.00 a month for through the HUD Section 8 program the Commissioner nor the Dccs attorney new if this was a benefit or not? I mean, the government is paying the majority of her $1000.00 plus rent. Please help me on this........


Asked on 10/31/07, 4:41 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Is Section 8 Housing a benefit or not ?

There is a California appellate case that states the benefits that are based on need are not part of the income. The section 8 housing benefit is base on her need and therefore is not considered as incoome to her.

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Answered on 11/14/07, 12:54 am


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