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Custodial Parent Lying about her Income

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DazedDad

Junior Member
What is the name of your state? CA

I have been served papers saying that I owe (according to the courts) about $250 more than what she & I initially agreed (outside the courts) upon 3 years ago (since the child's birth) = $500.

The papers state the correct income for myself (net $3135 monthly), however I believe that she makes a bit more than what is listed (net $2385 monthly).

What can I do legally without having to hire a lawyer or is this my only option?

Thanks for your input.
 


Gracie3787

Senior Member
What is the name of your state? CA

I have been served papers saying that I owe (according to the courts) about $250 more than what she & I initially agreed (outside the courts) upon 3 years ago (since the child's birth) = $500.

The papers state the correct income for myself (net $3135 monthly), however I believe that she makes a bit more than what is listed (net $2385 monthly).

What can I do legally without having to hire a lawyer or is this my only option?

Thanks for your input.
What kind of papers were you served with? Is it a petition or a court order for support?
 

LdiJ

Senior Member
What is the name of your state? CA

I have been served papers saying that I owe (according to the courts) about $250 more than what she & I initially agreed (outside the courts) upon 3 years ago (since the child's birth) = $500.

The papers state the correct income for myself (net $3135 monthly), however I believe that she makes a bit more than what is listed (net $2385 monthly).

What can I do legally without having to hire a lawyer or is this my only option?

Thanks for your input.
You do realize that child support is modifiable and generally increases as a parent's income increases?

Do a google search for an online child support calculator for your state and run the numbers. I think that you will find that it won't make any significant difference if mom's income is a little higher than what is listed.
 

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