Legal Question in Family Law in California

i have had a total of 3 kids all together with the mother of my children, one is 20 and the middle son is going to be 18 next month that leaves me with a 15 year old daughter i have never had any type of custody or child support ordered via court we have always just agreeded to 700.00 a month for the kids and every other weekend, now that my son is turning 18 she is going to court to get full custody legal and physical for our daughter and is asking for 700.00 still for one child, if she is asking me to sign over all rights does that also mean my right to financially support my child? or would she still be entitled to child support, i just think after all these years of never going to court and now shes going to court it all comes down to the money she wants, she doesnt work she hasnt worked for the past 15 years and supposedly takes care of her deathly ill mother but states she doesnt get paid through in home services through the state of california.. any suggestions on what to do?? or how my case will go would be great


Asked on 4/20/12, 9:36 am

2 Answer from Attorneys
Arlene Kock Law Offices of Arlene D. Kock APLC

You would really benefit from meeting with an experienced family law attorney to explore your legal options in a confidential office setting. If your son is 18 and out of high school, the only child still under the family law courts jurisdiction would be your daughter. If your son is 18 and still in high school, support can continue for him up to the age of 19. It sounds like your ex is requesting sole legal and physical custody. This does not terminate your child support obligation.

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Answered on 4/20/12, 7:38 pm


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