Q: Mother of child asking for child support, has side business and didn’t add it to her income. Can I do something?
She makes more than I do, and hides the side business. I’ve had full legal/physical custody up until summer. (I didn’t ask her for child support for the last 7yrs) We share custody now. She failed to add her side business income. What can I do? Can she get into trouble for not reporting it?
A:
Under California law, both parents are required to provide accurate income information when determining child support obligations. If she intentionally omitted her side business income, this could be viewed as misrepresentation. You have the right to request a modification or reconsideration of the child support order based on the true income.
It's essential to gather evidence of her side business income and present it to the court. If found that she deliberately concealed income, the court may adjust the child support order accordingly. She could face repercussions for misrepresenting her income in court. To navigate this, consider consulting with a local family law attorney to understand your rights and the best course of action.
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