Month: November 2012

Can I pay less child support when my ex won’t let me see the kids?

Clients sometimes ask—since my ex is withholding our kids from visiting with me, can I stop paying child support?  I understand the logical inference the client is drawing here.  My ex is acting wrongfully, I am not seeing my kids, therefore the ex should be punished and they should support the kids since they have them 100% of the time. … Read More

A Tale of Two Counties: Mediation & Local Attorneys

Appearing recently at a child custody mediation (AKA child custody recommending counseling session) and trailing hearing I was reminded of two things: (1) local rules matter and (2) sometimes practicing law is a lot like playing poker Whenever child custody is at issue California courts require parents to go to a mediator (AKA child custody recommending counselor) to try to reach an agreement. … Read More