Child Support Declaration Guide
Summary
In California, you can request child support and medical expenses through a family law declaration. If your spouse is not participating in the parenting plan, you can file a motion for contempt. This involves preparing specific forms, filing them with the court, serving them to your spouse, and attending a court hearing. Consider consulting a family law attorney for personalized guidance.Full Conversation
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You can also include information about your spouse's lack of participation in the parenting plan in your declaration. Here’s an addition to your declaration:
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DECLARATION FOR CHILD SUPPORT, MEDICAL EXPENSES, AND PARENTING PLAN
I, [Your Name], declare as follows:
*. Child Support Request:
- I request that [Spouse's Name] pay child support in accordance with California state guidelines.
*. Medical Copays and Expenses:
- I request that [Spouse's Name] be responsible for all medical copays and other medical expenses for our children.
*. Other Expenses:
- I request that [Spouse's Name] contribute to additional necessary expenses related to our children, including but not limited to educational and extracurricular costs.
*. Parenting Plan Participation:
- I declare that [Spouse's Name] has not been participating in the agreed-upon parenting plan. Specific instances include:
- Canceling after agreeing to give our daughter a ride.
- Going on vacation and canceling * parenting days.
- Canceling requested holidays.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing istrue and correct.
Date: _______________
Signature: __________________________
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In California, you can enforce a parenting plan through the family court. Here are steps you might take:
- File a motion for contempt if your spouse is violating the court-ordered parenting plan.
- Request a modification of the parenting plan.
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To file a motion for contempt in California:
*. Prepare Forms:
- Form FL-* (Request for Order)
- Form FL-* (Order to Show Cause for Contempt)
- Form FL-* (Child Custody and Visitation Application Attachment)
*. File Forms:
- Submit the forms to your local family court.
*. Serve Papers:
- Have the forms served to your spouse.
*. Attend Hearing:
- Present your case at the scheduled court hearing.
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