Q: My ex husband lied on his signed affidavit of income & expenses. What are my options to hold him accountable?
I have the necessary information (tax returns) to prove he is lying about his income. He has actually lied in all three affidavits. This is for a child support modification in Lorain County, Oh.
They have dragged this out for almost 6 years. I am now representing myself because I can no longer afford to pay a lawyer.
A: You will need documentation to prove he lied. Then you will need to cross examine him regarding the questions he lied about , get him to confirm his affidavit answers then produce the conflicting documentation (assuming that you lay down appropriate foundation and can authenticate the exhibits. These are techniques lawyers spend a semester or so just to get the basics. No lawyer can teach you every step in this forum. You say you cannot afford an attorney but when it comes to trial you cannot afford NOT to have one. Good luck.
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