Legal Question in Family Law in California

Re: snake in the grass, child custody matter

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Re: snake in the grass, child custody matter

You'll be better off in the long run if you bite the bullet and at least consult with a family law attorney--the attorney can tell you what your legal obligations are, and see whether perhaps you've been paying too much in support. I can tell you that your spouse's attorney will try to settle with you for an inflated support figure and will try to justify that inflated figure, so having a lawyer yourself will ensure you're not paying too much.