Legal Question in Family Law in California

In the state of California, if you recently went to court and judge ordered a spouse to pay back child and spousal support. Judge stated the spouse can make payments until caught up, but ASAP. Can the other spouse charge interest on back pay. The judge said nothing about interest being accrued.


Asked on 6/03/12, 2:51 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys
Arlene Kock Law Offices of Arlene D. Kock APLC

Unless otherwise ordered, a support judgment is entitled to interest at a rate of 10%.

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Answered on 6/03/12, 3:41 pm
Rhonda Ellifritz Law Offices of Rhonda Ellifritz

Ms. Kock is correct. This gives the Parent paying support incentive to make not only current payments, but to make an effort to catch up the arrears. For further information, visit http://www.ellifritzlaw.com

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Answered on 6/03/12, 3:53 pm


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