Legal Question in Family Law in California

child support

I lived (not married) with the father of my son for almost 7 years. We have now separated. I am in the process of filing for child support. Last year he received a $14,000.00 from a law suit. He is going to be coming upon another large sum of money (2.5 million) from another law suit from his father. Will I be able to mention that in the child support papers? Will that be considered part of his income when determining the amount of money awarded to my son? When the District Attorney pulls his social security number will they be able to tell his earnings? He is still married to his wife but has been separated for 10 years. Where do I stand?


Asked on 10/01/02, 4:48 pm

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

Re: child support

In determining child support the court looks at the income, and the assets owned by the payor parent. You should inform the court of this asset. This large sum of money will enhance his standard of living. That increase in his standard of living should be shared with his child.

You are married therefore you have no interest in any of the property he acquired during the time you lived together.

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Answered on 10/01/02, 9:09 pm


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