Legal Question in Family Law in California
Spousal support modification
Was served divorce papers 1993. Five years in court, 2 full day trials, husband takes all to court of appeals claiming the judge was biased. His claim was that Judge's spouse died of same cancer that I (wife) have. Divorce is still not finished to this day. Just received notice of his request to modify child support (unnecessary, child turns 18 in May anyway). Husband says he needs to go to court yet again to meet his employer's requirement to alter the wage assignment. Since our last court appreance (1997) husband has spent alot of money in very flashy ways - makes really good money. I will be receiving only $850.00 monthly in alimony after my child turns 18. Believe I am entitled to more as it appears he hid alot while we were in court (up to three times a week). I estimate he's making $100,000 annually - before bonuses.
He purposely lost our house to foreclosure during the proceedings (the judge would not force me to sign a quit claim deed - so he ''paid me back'' by allowing foreclosure. He stalked, attacked me after I moved out . Judge warned him to cease the constant filing of motions. I need an
attorney and some advice please.
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Re: Spousal support modification
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NOW, IN RESPONSE TO YOUR INQUIRY --
See if you can find an attorney who will bring an Order to Show Cause requiring your husband to advance attorney fees so you can request a modification of the spousal support order and/or defend against the child support modification.
Thanks for sharing your interesting inquiry with us on LawGuru, and good luck with your case.
Re: Spousal support modification
What he probably wants is an order that the wage assignment for child support is to terminate after the child reaches age 18. If that is all that he wants it is not necessary for him to go to court. You should find out if that is the reason he wants to go to court. If that is what he wants volunteer to modify the wage assignment. If support is being collected by the local family support enforcement office or what ever it is called notify that office of the date the child will turn 18 and has graudated from high school, or has ceased to attend high school full time. You should confirm this offer in writing. You can take the letter to court to show the judge that you made the offer.
Re: Spousal support modification
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