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Alimony Modification In California
Summary
To request an alimony modification in California, file a request for order at your local family court. Provide evidence of your financial situation and health status. Complete the FL-300 form, detailing your circumstances and attaching relevant documents. Consult the Los Angeles Superior Court for further assistance.Full Conversation
i can not meet my fundamental expenses with the alimony i was aworded i have health issues and i havent work constantly in 10 years
Mari, you might be able to request a modification of your alimony. In California, changes in circumstances like health issues or inability to work could justify a review.
- File a request for order at your local family court.
- Provide evidence of your current financial situation and health status.
Which city are you located in?
- File a request for order at your local family court.
- Provide evidence of your current financial situation and health status.
Which city are you located in?
los angeles
Mari, to request a modification of your alimony in Los Angeles, you can file a request for order at your local family court. Below is the contact information for the relevant court:
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * N Hill St, Los Angeles, CA *
Website: www.lacourt.org
Have you already gathered evidence of your current financial situation and health status?
Los Angeles Superior Court
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * N Hill St, Los Angeles, CA *
Website: www.lacourt.org
Have you already gathered evidence of your current financial situation and health status?
yes
Mari, since you have gathered the necessary evidence, you can proceed with filing a request for order at the Los Angeles Superior Court.
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * N Hill St, Los Angeles, CA *
Website: www.lacourt.org
Have you already filled out the necessary forms, such as the FL-* form (Request for Order)?
Los Angeles Superior Court
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * N Hill St, Los Angeles, CA *
Website: www.lacourt.org
Have you already filled out the necessary forms, such as the FL-* form (Request for Order)?
no
Mari, you'll need to fill out the FL-* form (Request for Order) to proceed with your alimony modification request.
You can find the FL-* form on the California Courts website.
Once completed, submit it to the Los Angeles Superior Court.
Would you like guidance on how to fill out the form?
You can find the FL-* form on the California Courts website.
Once completed, submit it to the Los Angeles Superior Court.
Would you like guidance on how to fill out the form?
i dont know how to filled that the current alimony has not even been filled yet
Mari, you can still request a modification even if the current alimony has not been formalized. You might need to address the initial alimony first. Here’s how you can proceed:
*. **Initial Alimony:** Ensure the initial alimony order is properly filled and filed.
*. **Modification Request:** Once the initial order is in place, you can request a modification if necessary.
Would you like guidance on filling out the initial alimony paperwork?
*. **Initial Alimony:** Ensure the initial alimony order is properly filled and filed.
*. **Modification Request:** Once the initial order is in place, you can request a modification if necessary.
Would you like guidance on filling out the initial alimony paperwork?
the incila has aredy been filled
Great, Mari. Since the initial alimony has already been filed, let's focus on the modification:
*. **Complete FL-* (Request for Order):**
- This form is available on the California Courts website.
- You'll need to provide details about your financial situation and health issues.
*. **Submit Evidence:**
- Include your gathered financial and health evidence with your FL-* form.
Would you like detailed guidance on how to fill out the FL-* form?
*. **Complete FL-* (Request for Order):**
- This form is available on the California Courts website.
- You'll need to provide details about your financial situation and health issues.
*. **Submit Evidence:**
- Include your gathered financial and health evidence with your FL-* form.
Would you like detailed guidance on how to fill out the FL-* form?
yes please and if you have an example
Mari, here’s a brief guide on how to fill out the FL-* form for requesting an alimony modification:
*. **Header Information:**
- Fill in your name, address, and contact information at the top.
*. **Section * (Request):**
- Check the box for “Spousal or Partner Support.”
*. **Section * (Court Hearing):**
- Leave blank; the court will fill this out.
*. **Section * (Other Party):**
- Provide details of the other party (spouse/partner).
*. **Section * (Request for Orders):**
- Specify that you are requesting a modification due to changes in health and financial situation.
*. **Section * (Attachments):**
- Indicate that you have attached evidence of your financial and health status.
*. **Section * (Declarations):**
- Provide a detailed explanation of your current circumstances and why you need the modification.
*. **Signature:**
- Sign and date the form.
*. **Header Information:**
- Fill in your name, address, and contact information at the top.
*. **Section * (Request):**
- Check the box for “Spousal or Partner Support.”
*. **Section * (Court Hearing):**
- Leave blank; the court will fill this out.
*. **Section * (Other Party):**
- Provide details of the other party (spouse/partner).
*. **Section * (Request for Orders):**
- Specify that you are requesting a modification due to changes in health and financial situation.
*. **Section * (Attachments):**
- Indicate that you have attached evidence of your financial and health status.
*. **Section * (Declarations):**
- Provide a detailed explanation of your current circumstances and why you need the modification.
*. **Signature:**
- Sign and date the form.
~Example FL-* Form: California Courts Website~
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * N Hill St, Los Angeles, CA *
Website:
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * N Hill St, Los Angeles, CA *
Website:
how to respond to a demand request
Mari, to respond to a demand request, follow these steps:
*. **Review the Demand:** Carefully read the request to understand what is being asked of you.
*. **Gather Evidence:** Collect relevant documents and information that support your position.
*. **Draft a Response:** Write a clear and concise reply addressing each point in the demand, presenting your evidence.
*. **Consult Legal Advice:** Consider seeking legal advice for a more tailored response, especially if the situation is complex.
Would you like more detailed guidance on drafting your response?
*. **Review the Demand:** Carefully read the request to understand what is being asked of you.
*. **Gather Evidence:** Collect relevant documents and information that support your position.
*. **Draft a Response:** Write a clear and concise reply addressing each point in the demand, presenting your evidence.
*. **Consult Legal Advice:** Consider seeking legal advice for a more tailored response, especially if the situation is complex.
Would you like more detailed guidance on drafting your response?
how do i draft the response
Mari, here's a brief guide on how to draft your response to a demand request:
*. **Header Information:**
- Include your name, address, and contact details.
- Add the date of your response.
*. **Introduction:**
- Reference the demand request by date and subject.
*. **Body:**
- Address each point raised in the demand.
- Present your evidence and arguments clearly.
*. **Conclusion:**
- Sum****ze your position.
- Indicate your willingness to discuss or negotiate further.
*. **Signature:**
- Sign and date the document.
Would you like an example template?
*. **Header Information:**
- Include your name, address, and contact details.
- Add the date of your response.
*. **Introduction:**
- Reference the demand request by date and subject.
*. **Body:**
- Address each point raised in the demand.
- Present your evidence and arguments clearly.
*. **Conclusion:**
- Sum****ze your position.
- Indicate your willingness to discuss or negotiate further.
*. **Signature:**
- Sign and date the document.
Would you like an example template?
yes please
Mari, here's a simple template you can use to draft your response to a demand request:
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
[Recipient's Name]
[Recipient's Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
**Re: Response to Demand Request Dated [Date of Demand Request]**
Dear [Recipient's Name],
I am writing in response to your demand request dated [Date of Demand Request]. Below, I address each point raised:
*. **[First Point of Demand]**
- [Your Response and Evidence]
*. **[Second Point of Demand]**
- [Your Response and Evidence]
*. **[Third Point of Demand]**
- [Your Response and Evidence]
In conclusion, I believe that [sum****ze your position briefly]. I am willing to discuss this matter further and seek a resolution that is fair for both parties.
Sincerely,
[Your Signature]
[Your Printed Name]
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Would you like any additional information or further customization of this template?
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
[Recipient's Name]
[Recipient's Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
**Re: Response to Demand Request Dated [Date of Demand Request]**
Dear [Recipient's Name],
I am writing in response to your demand request dated [Date of Demand Request]. Below, I address each point raised:
*. **[First Point of Demand]**
- [Your Response and Evidence]
*. **[Second Point of Demand]**
- [Your Response and Evidence]
*. **[Third Point of Demand]**
- [Your Response and Evidence]
In conclusion, I believe that [sum****ze your position briefly]. I am willing to discuss this matter further and seek a resolution that is fair for both parties.
Sincerely,
[Your Signature]
[Your Printed Name]
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Would you like any additional information or further customization of this template?
yes
Mari, what specific points or details do you need help with to customize this response template for your situation? This will help me provide more tailored guidance.
respond to this Demand for Production No. *-IncomeRecords:
Any and all documents showing, establishing, tending to evidence, or
relating to monies received by you, from any source as income, salary, wages,
gifts, self-employment, independent contract, pension/retirement, disability,
spousal support, rental income, commissions, bonuses, and/or unemployment
from January I,*, to date of production, including but not limited to pay
stubs, notices, profit and loss statements, Schedule C, correspondence, emails,
checks (front and back), receipts, and tax forms, 1099s.
Dernand for Production No. * - Monies Received by You:
Any and all documents, including cancelled checks, wire transfers, bank
statements, deposit slips, cash, Venmo statements, PayPaI statements, Zelle
statements evidencing money received by YOU during the period of January l,
*, through the date of production.
Demand for Production No. * - Safe Deposit Box
Any and atl DOCUMENTS RELATING TO any and all safe deposit boxes
to which YOU have access during the period January *,*, through the date
of production.
Demand for Production No. * - Cryptocurrency
Any and all DOCUMENTS, including but not limited to a list of Wallet
IDs, notes, letters, memorandums, invoices, receipts, statements, and canceled
checks (front and back), evidencing the purchase, sale, or ownership of any
Cryptocurrency, Digital Currency and-/or Virtual Currency (examples of which
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include, but are not limited to, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano, Litecoin, Ripple,
Monero, Tether, etc.), either purchased or sold by YOU or via third party broker
including but not limited to Robinhood, Coinbase, Poloniex, Binance, FTX,
Crypto.com, Gemini, Abra, and Bittrex, whether domestic or international,
during the period of Janu ary I, *, through the date of production.
Demand for Production No.*-LivinEExnenses:
Any and all documents showing, establishing, tending to evidence, or
relating to your living expenses as reflected in your Income and Expense
Declaration filed on May I3, *, page *, including, but not limited to, rent,
health care cost not paid by insurance, childcare, education, and auto expenses,
from January I, *, to date of production.
Demand for Production No. * - Medical Claims:
Any and aII WRITINGS that evidence or refer or RELATE to any medical
claims that you allege affect your ability to work from January I,*, through
the date of production.
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Any and all DOCUMENTS including but not limited to statements, check
registers, transaction records, canceled checks (front and back), deposit slips for
all checking, savings, money market, brokerage firm, credit union, or any other
depository institution accounts held in the name of RESPONDING PARTY
whether individually or jointly with any other person or entity, for the period
January I,*, through date of production.
Demand for Production No. * - Credit Cards and Other Debts:
Any and all documents showing, establishing, tending to evidence, or
relating to any outstanding debts or obligations owing to any credit cards or
debts in your name alone, jointly with any other person, company, or other entity
from January I,* to the date of production, including, but not limited to,
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credit card monthly statements, charge vouchers, credit applications, cash
advance statements, and proof of payments towards the same.
Demand for Production No. * - Loans:
Any and all documents showing, establishing, tending to evidence, or
relating to any outstanding debts or obligations from January *,*, to date of
production including, but not limited to, credit applications, loan applications,
personal loans, credit reports, monthly statements, receipts, and proof of
payments on the same.
Demand for Production No. t0 - Expenses Paid by Others:
Any and all vouchers, expense accounts, memorandum, books, statements,
and other documents reflecting obligations incurred by you, or for your benefi.t,
and paid for by another other person or entity from January I,*, to date of
production.
Demand for Production No. * - Resume:
Any and all resumes, cover letters, letters of recommendation, and
reference lists used in connection with your employment searches from January
L, *, to date of production.
Demand for Production No. * - Employment Search:
Any and all documents showing, establishing, tending to evidence, or
relating to your efforts made to obtain employment from January I,* to date
of production, including, but are not limited to, job applications,
computer/electronic searches, registrations with employment search engines
(such as Monster, Career Builder), search and application history from e-mail
accounts with online employment search engines, online employment
applications, and correspondence, employment offers or rejections.
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Demand for Production No. * - Passport:
Prod"uce an entire copy of your IJS Passport or any other passport that you
have whether expired or current.
Demand for Production No. * - Debts:
Any and aII WRITINGS that evidence or refer or RELATE to aII other
debts incurred and/or paid by YOU or for which YOU are liable from January *,
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Demand for Production No. * - Professional Certification:
Any and atl DOCUMENTS that evidence or refer or REI"ATE to all
professional certification or degrees obtained by you from December *, *,
through the date of production.
Demand for Production No. * - A v's Fees:
Any and atl WRITINGS that evidence or refer or RELATE to all attorney's
fees and/or legal costs incurred and paid by YOU, or by someone on YOUR
behalf, or for which YOU are liable in this proceeding, Case Number
23STFL00841 since January *, *, and any other pending proceeding
through the date of production.
Date: June L8,* QUINN & DWORAKOWSKI, LLP
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STEPHANE QUINN, CFLS.
Attorney for Petitioner
RICHARD BOURGAULT
PETITIONER'S DEMAND FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, SET ONE (*)
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ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Nane, State Bar number, and address):
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Quinn, CFLS (SBN *) Danielle Struwe (SBN *)
& DWORAKOWSKI, LLP
* Main Street, Suite *
Irvine, CA92614
TELEPHoNENo.: (*) *-* FAx NO. (Optional):
E-MAILADDRESS(Opfional): quinn@orangecountyfamifyfaw.com; danlelfeGorangecountyfamilylaw
ATTORNEY FOR (Name)j RICHARD BOURGAULI
FOR COURT USE ONLY
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELBS
srREErADDREss, * N. HILL STREET
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BRANcH NAME: CENTRAL DISTRICT
PETITIONEFYPLAINTIFF zuCHARD BOURGAULT
RESPONDENT/DEFEN DANT: MARIANELA BOURGAUR
OTHER PARENT/PARTY:
CASE NUMBER:
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NOTICE: To serve temporary restraining ordens you must use personal service (see form FL-*).
*. I am at least 18 years of age, not a party to this action, and I am a resident of or employed in the county where the mailing took
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* Main Street, Suite *
Irvine, CA926l4
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PETITIONER'S DEMAND FOR PRODUCTION AND INSPECTION OF DOCUMENTS, SET ONE
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depositing the sealed envelope with the United States Postal Service with the postage fully prepaid.
placing the envelope for collection and mailing on the date and at the place shown in item * following our ordinary
business practices. I am readily familiar with this business's practice for collecting and processing correspondence for
mailing. On the same day that correspondence is placed for collection and mailing, it is deposited in the ordinary course of
business with the United States Postal Service in a sealed envelope with postage fully prepaid.
*. The envelope was addressed and mailed as follows:
a. Name of person served: KAYLA KNOWLES HORACEK, ESQ. - HAHN & HAHN, LLP
b. Address: * E. COLORADO BOULEVARD, 9TH FLOOR
PASADENA, CA911OI
c. Date mailed: June *,*
d. Place of mailing (city and sfafd; Irvine, CA
*. f] I served a request to modify a child custody, visitation, or child support judgment or permanent order which included an
address verification declaration. (Declaration Regarding Address Veification-Postjudgmenf Requesf to Modify a Child
Custody, Visitation, or Child Support Order (form FL-*) may be used for this purpose.)
*. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.
Date:June *,*
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Bourgault,
Mari, here is a template for responding to the demands for production:
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**[Your Name]**
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
**[Petitioner's Attorney's Name]**
Quinn & Dworakowski, LLP
* Main Street, Suite *
Irvine, CA *
**Re: Response to Demand for Production of Documents, Case No. 23STFL00841**
Dear [Petitioner's Attorney's Name],
I am writing in response to your Demand for Production of Documents dated [Date of Demand]. Below, I address each demand:
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**[Your Name]**
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
**[Petitioner's Attorney's Name]**
Quinn & Dworakowski, LLP
* Main Street, Suite *
Irvine, CA *
**Re: Response to Demand for Production of Documents, Case No. 23STFL00841**
Dear [Petitioner's Attorney's Name],
I am writing in response to your Demand for Production of Documents dated [Date of Demand]. Below, I address each demand:
~Demand for Production No. * - Income Records:
I am in the process of gathering all relevant documents showing income, salary, wages, and other sources of income from January *, *, to the date of production. This includes pay stubs, tax forms, and bank statements. I will provide these documents as soon as possible.
I am in the process of gathering all relevant documents showing income, salary, wages, and other sources of income from January *, *, to the date of production. This includes pay stubs, tax forms, and bank statements. I will provide these documents as soon as possible.
~Demand for Production No. * - Monies Received:
I am compiling documents such as bank statements, Venmo, PayPal, and Zelle statements showing money received
I am compiling documents such as bank statements, Venmo, PayPal, and Zelle statements showing money received
i alredy gather everything
Great, Mari. Here's a sample template to help you respond to the demand for production of documents:
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**Mari [Your Last Name]**
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
**Stephane Quinn, CFLS**
Quinn & Dworakowski, LLP
* Main Street, Suite *
Irvine, CA *
**Re: Response to Demand for Production of Documents, Case No. 23STFL00841**
Dear Mr. Quinn,
I am writing in response to your Demand for Production of Documents dated [Date of Demand]. Below, I address each demand:
*. **Demand for Production No. * - Income Records:**
- Enclosed are all documents showing income, salary, wages, and other sources of income from January *, *, to the date of production, including pay stubs, tax forms, and bank statements.
*. **Demand for Production No. * - Monies Received:**
- Enclosed are bank statements, Venmo, PayPal, and Zelle records showing money received from January *, *, to the date
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**Mari [Your Last Name]**
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
**Stephane Quinn, CFLS**
Quinn & Dworakowski, LLP
* Main Street, Suite *
Irvine, CA *
**Re: Response to Demand for Production of Documents, Case No. 23STFL00841**
Dear Mr. Quinn,
I am writing in response to your Demand for Production of Documents dated [Date of Demand]. Below, I address each demand:
*. **Demand for Production No. * - Income Records:**
- Enclosed are all documents showing income, salary, wages, and other sources of income from January *, *, to the date of production, including pay stubs, tax forms, and bank statements.
*. **Demand for Production No. * - Monies Received:**
- Enclosed are bank statements, Venmo, PayPal, and Zelle records showing money received from January *, *, to the date
put to the date i got this petition
Mari, here's a template incorporating the date you received the petition:
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**Mari [Your Last Name]**
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
**Stephane Quinn, CFLS**
Quinn & Dworakowski, LLP
* Main Street, Suite *
Irvine, CA *
**Re: Response to Demand for Production of Documents, Case No. 23STFL00841**
Dear Mr. Quinn,
I am writing in response to your Demand for Production of Documents dated [Date of Demand]. Below, I address each demand:
*. **Demand for Production No. * - Income Records:**
- Enclosed are all documents showing income, salary, wages, and other sources of income from January *, *, to the date of production, including pay stubs, tax forms, and bank statements.
*. **Demand for Production No. * - Monies Received:**
- Enclosed are bank statements, Venmo, PayPal, and Zelle records showing money received from January *, *, to the date of production.
*. **Demand
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**Mari [Your Last Name]**
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
**Stephane Quinn, CFLS**
Quinn & Dworakowski, LLP
* Main Street, Suite *
Irvine, CA *
**Re: Response to Demand for Production of Documents, Case No. 23STFL00841**
Dear Mr. Quinn,
I am writing in response to your Demand for Production of Documents dated [Date of Demand]. Below, I address each demand:
*. **Demand for Production No. * - Income Records:**
- Enclosed are all documents showing income, salary, wages, and other sources of income from January *, *, to the date of production, including pay stubs, tax forms, and bank statements.
*. **Demand for Production No. * - Monies Received:**
- Enclosed are bank statements, Venmo, PayPal, and Zelle records showing money received from January *, *, to the date of production.
*. **Demand
and as far as i my knowledge not being a lawyer
Mari, here's a complete template for your response:
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**Mari [Your Last Name]**
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
**Stephane Quinn, CFLS**
Quinn & Dworakowski, LLP
* Main Street, Suite *
Irvine, CA *
**Re: Response to Demand for Production of Documents, Case No. 23STFL00841**
Dear Mr. Quinn,
I am writing in response to your Demand for Production of Documents dated [Date of Demand]. Below, I address each demand:
*. **Demand for Production No. * - Income Records:**
- Enclosed are all documents showing income, salary, wages, and other sources of income from January *, *, to the date of receiving this petition, including pay stubs, tax forms, and bank statements.
*. **Demand for Production No. * - Monies Received:**
- Enclosed are bank statements, Venmo, PayPal, and Zelle records showing money received from January *, *, to the date of receiving this petition.
*. **Demand
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**Mari [Your Last Name]**
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
**Stephane Quinn, CFLS**
Quinn & Dworakowski, LLP
* Main Street, Suite *
Irvine, CA *
**Re: Response to Demand for Production of Documents, Case No. 23STFL00841**
Dear Mr. Quinn,
I am writing in response to your Demand for Production of Documents dated [Date of Demand]. Below, I address each demand:
*. **Demand for Production No. * - Income Records:**
- Enclosed are all documents showing income, salary, wages, and other sources of income from January *, *, to the date of receiving this petition, including pay stubs, tax forms, and bank statements.
*. **Demand for Production No. * - Monies Received:**
- Enclosed are bank statements, Venmo, PayPal, and Zelle records showing money received from January *, *, to the date of receiving this petition.
*. **Demand
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