Legal Question in Family Law in California
Out of state custody/support matter
My ex-wife and I divorced in 1997, she left the state w/our daughter 2001 while I was deployed on military orders. I have joint legal custody with liberal physical custody. My specific question is this: As I was never formally contacted by my ex or the state on this matter, what are my rights? I'd like to revisit my child support requiremtns as I have remarried and have another child to support.
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Re: Out of state custody/support matter
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Re: Out of state custody/support matter
You better get the advice of an attorney who can calculate your current guideline child support. My bet is that it would go up and that would be a real kick to file a motion and then have your child support go up. As to moving the child from the State, you have probably sat on your rights on that issue and there may be little that you can do to change that. Spend half an hour with an attorney who can give you some practical advice. Good Luck, Pat McCrary
Re: Out of state custody/support matter
Your rights would be as they are originally stipulated in your dissolution/custody/support orders from the court of record. However, if you are looking to modify your support payments now, due to your change in marital status and new family circumstances, you would need to file for an OSC hearing (order to show cause). If you would like prompt, affordable legal assistance in this matter, contact us directly for a free phone consultation today.
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