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Category Archives: Child Support

What if I can’t afford attorney’s fees? Can the court make my ex-spouse pay for my attorney’s fees?

November 10, 2009

by LA Attorney

The Court Can Make An Order Forcing Your Ex-Spouse To Pay For Your Legal Fees The trial court’s order for a husband to pay spousal support, child support, and his wife’s legal expenses in the case of In re the … Continue reading

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Can one attorney represent both parties in a divorce?

November 9, 2009

by LA Attorney

An Attorney May Represent Both Parties in a Divorce Case An attorney is allowed to represent both a husband and a wife in a marriage divorce proceeding under certain circumstances. Each spouse needs to consent to a dual representation after … Continue reading

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In my divorce case can I get spousal support based on my spouse’s income and future bonuses?

October 25, 2009

by LA Attorney

A judge has the discretion to order additional spousal and child support based on a spouse’s income or future bonuses. In a divorce, the amount of support depends on the incomes of each spouse. This is determined when both spouses … Continue reading

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Need Relief From Your Spousal or Child Support Order?

September 1, 2009

by LA Attorney

After a judge hears the evidence on a family law case involving a divorce or child custody, often times the judge also orders one side to pay support (child or spousal) to the other side. Support amount can vary depending … Continue reading

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