A California Family Court recently rejected a former husband’s modification of spousal support request due to bad faith and an attempt to manipulate business ownership to hide “income.” The former husband owned a business which provided a $50,000 per year salary and an additional $200,000+ in business income annually. He had been originally ordered to pay over $9,000 per month…
Post Decree
Can Child Support Payments Change After a Divorce in San Diego?
Can child support payments change after a divorce in San Diego? The only constant in life is “change” and there are absolutely reasons for a Court to consider post-decree modifications to child support orders. Before discussing the process to seek a change it is important to establish the fact that child support is an actual court order and the failure…
When is it Appropriate to Seek a Post Decree Modification of Child Support?
When is it appropriate for a parent to seek a post decree modification of child support? Our San Diego Family Courts are far too busy to hear every potential child support or child custody modification case. Our Family Courts have established requirements which must be met prior to the filing of a post decree modification of child support. There is…
Post Divorce Decree Modifications to Child Custody or Spousal Support in San Diego
How do you get spousal support, child support or child custody orders modified after a divorce decree in San Diego? Generally speaking, in order to consider post divorce decree modifications to child custody or spousal support in San Diego the Court will be looking for what is legally described as a “significant change in the Status Quo.” What is the…
Can Spousal Support be Modified Post-Decree in Carlsbad
We are often asked “can spousal support be modified after divorce orders are issued in Carlsbad?’ The answer is “yes” as long as there is a valid reason for the Court to consider your case and issue the orders. What the Court is looking for from a legal perspective is called a substantial change in the “Status Quo.” In other…
Can Child Support be Modified After Your Divorce Decree?
Can child support be modified after your divorce decree has been issued? The amount of child support may be modified after the divorce decree is issued in your case, however the Court is not a revolving door and there are specific requirements which must be met in order for our North County Family Court to hear your request. Most divorced…
Do You Wish to Modify Child Support in Carlsbad
Do you wish to modify child support in Carlsbad? The experienced Certified Family Law Specialists at Burke & Domercq each have decades of experience in North County Family Court. We handle post-decree modifications of child support, spousal support and other questions regarding the orders issued in a divorce decree. Changes to child support usually require a substantial change in what…
How will Changes in Income After Your Divorce Affect Spousal Support
How will changes in income after your divorce in North County or Carlsbad affect your spousal support? While this is a complex legal issue, the short answer is a change in the income of either party may have an effect on spousal support. In some cases it may not. Spousal support is generally intended to ensure former spouses leave the…
What Constitutes a Change in the Status Quo for a Post Divorce Decree Modification in North County?
Are you considering a request for a post divorce decree modification to child custody or parenting time, spousal support or child support? What is “Status Quo” and how does it affect the likely success of a post-decree modification after a North County or Carlsbad divorce? California family law courts are overloaded, and most courts including the family law courts in…
How Long Does Child Support Last in a North County Divorce?
We are often asked “How long does child support last in a North County divorce?” What expenses should be included when considering child support obligations? Many people mistakenly believe that child support includes the division of college tuition and expenses, or basically until the child grows up and moves out of the house on their own. Under California law, child…