When a custodial parent receives cash aid from the State of California on behalf of a minor child, the issue of child support comes within the jurisdiction of the Family Support Division. The receipt of aid divests the Family Court of jurisdiction to hear the child support issue, without the County of San Diego having…
A recent story broke about a 21-year old student who sued her parents for college tuition. Whereas other parents may disagree between themselves who will pay for college tuition, the student took the matter into her own hands and sued them both for the $906 for her community college expenses, and won. She started another lawsuit…
While dealing with divorce cases in which the couple involved has children, child support becomes an issue. Most of the times the custody is one problem and the amount of money required for child support becomes paramount importance because it is never the fault of the child when there is a discord between the couple.…
As some of our California readers may know, when it comes to child custody, fathers generally feel like they are getting the short end of the stick. The general feeling is that women are better suited as a primary caregiver, leaving little options for men. In reality, both sides typically see bias and the court will consider…