Legal Question in Family Law in California

I'm struggling...what can I do?

For the last ten years, I was taking care of my infirm dad 24/7. He passed away and now I am living in a converted garage and working at a fast food restaurant. I eat one meal a day at the fast food place, and the days I don't work, I don't eat. I'm on a very tight budget and have no savings and certainly have no checking account or charge cards. I have a small B&W TV that was given to me, I make calls from a pay phone if I need to call anyone, and I use the library a lot.

My children are 18 and 20, but I owe over $30,000 in back child support including interest. I'm afraid to go to court about getting it reduced because I cannot pay AND I'm afraid I'll be thrown in jail.

Can you help me?


Asked on 5/06/04, 10:56 am

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

Re: I'm struggling...what can I do?

The only way you can get some relief from this situation is to go to court. From the description of your life jail may be a step up for you. There you would get three meals a day, clean sheets and medical treatment.

The approach to be used depends upon who the support is owed.

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Answered on 5/07/04, 1:35 am


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