Q: My ex-husband quits right before a hearing then picks a job back up after court He won’t pay child support what to do?
We’ve been to court about 10 times in the last nine months my ex is a hi voltage power lineman and making six figures I was a stay at home mom for 9 1/2 years I supported him as he climbed the ladder in his career while I stayed home with the children because he travel to State of California and was hardly home. He’s been Quitting his current company before hearings so he can say he’s unemployed and cannot help with the care of his children than a week or so later he picks back up work During our divorce proceedings while are still ongoing he’s purchased himself a brand new Chevy Silverado truck while the children I have no vehicle and are now on AFDC because I’m struggling to Support them on my own. My question is how do I stop this cycle how do I make him accountable the kids and I have a hearing for child support in a few weeks and I need to know what to do to make the judge hear my plea for help and understand what he’s been doing?
A: You need admissible evidence of his ability to do certain types of work and additional evidence that there are openings in the geographical area where he lives that match those abilities. Also, you need evidence as to what those jobs would pay. You may be able to point to his prior job or jobs and what he earned, but you would have to show that those job(s) are still available. The evidence should be in writing and submitted ahead of the hearing in accordance with the California Rules of Court and the California Code of Civil Procedure. This is hard work and difficult without a certified family law specialist.
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