Child And Spousal Support

Summary

In california, child support is determined by a state guideline formula, while spousal support is based on factors like length of marriage and earning capacity. The user is seeking assistance with their child and spousal support issues and has already filed for a restraining order. They are looking for guidance on how to address the issue of support in their case.

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child and spousal support
What state are you currently residing in, Sabrina? This will help me provide the most accurate information regarding child and spousal support laws.
california
What specific issues are you facing with child and spousal support, Sabrina?

In California:
- Child support is determined by a state guideline formula.
- Spousal support is based on factors like length of marriage and earning capacity.
I filed for a restraining order and ask for child and spousal support because of the disparity of what my husband makes yearly vs to what I make yearly. The Dv was extended but the spousal and child support therefore granted on the DV I have filed was not mentioned during there hearing
Did you raise the issue of child and spousal support during the hearing or was it included in your initial filing for the restraining order?
itv was included and I wasn't able to talk during the hearing
I wasn't asked or wasn't allowed to state my opinion
Did you have a lawyer representing you during the hearing?
I had a DV lawyer
Did your DV lawyer raise the issue of child and spousal support during the hearing?
no, she didnt
What was the reason given by your lawyer for not raising the issue of child and spousal support during the hearing?
she said that her service was to have get the restraining order accepted and extended
What is the name of the court where the hearing took place?
San Francisco Courthouse
San Francisco Courthouse is located at * McAllister St, San Francisco, CA *. You can contact them at (*) *-*. It might be beneficial to consult a family law attorney for your child and spousal support issues.
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What is your current financial situation and the financial situation of your spouse?
i make *,* yearly, he makes *,* yearly, that I know of
What is the age and number of children involved in this case?
* and *
What is the custody arrangement for your children?
sole custody to me, with visitations on Tuesday and Thursday for few hours, and every other Saturday from 11am to 7pm
What is the current child and spousal support arrangement, if any?
there is not any, but my husband is depositing $* a month
What is the $* a month your husband is depositing being used for?
It has been just once, and that was used for grocery and children school supplies
Are you seeking to formalize the child and spousal support arrangement through the court?
yes
What is the current employment status of your spouse?
Employed as leadership Design for UBER
What is the duration of your marriage?
19 years
What is the reason for the disparity in your yearly incomes?
i make *,* a year, he makes *,* a year
What is the reason for the significant difference in your annual incomes?
i work as a fitness instructor
the reason why is that he has prevented me from going back to school to finish my education as interior designer
What actions did your spouse take to prevent you from continuing your education?
told me we didn't have the financial ability to do so
What evidence do you have to support your claim that your spouse prevented you from continuing your education?
i dont have evidence, it is my experience, it is what I have fought for nearly * decades
no evidence
What steps have you taken so far to seek child and spousal support?
requested on the DV
What was the outcome of your request for child and spousal support on the DV?
it wasnt mentioned at the hearing
What steps have you taken after the hearing to address the issue of child and spousal support?
went to a support center, but they told me because I have an attorney they couldn't help me, even though my lawyer is not representing me under family law
Have you considered consulting with a family law attorney to help you with your child and spousal support issues?
yes
What is the reason you haven't consulted a family law attorney yet?
i cant afford it
What options have you explored for free or low-cost legal aid in California?
pre bono, and self help center
What specific help did you seek at the self-help center? In California, self-help centers can provide assistance with child and spousal support issues.
to fill out the child and spousal support forms
What difficulties are you facing while filling out the child and spousal support forms?
i could not be helped because i have. aDV attorney
What is the name of the DV attorney representing you?
Martina Avalos
What is the contact information of your DV attorney, Martina Avalos?
i don't have it at the moment
Can you provide more details about the restraining order you filed? This information can help us understand your situation better.
what are the details i should look for
You should look for the date of issuance, duration, specific restrictions imposed, and any conditions related to child and spousal support.
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What is the duration of the restraining order that was granted to you?
until october 11th
What are the specific restrictions imposed by the restraining order?
no contact with me
What are the arrangements for your children to have contact with their father, given the restraining order?
visitation * times a week for few hours
Who supervises the visitations and are there any issues during these times?
no one does
Who is responsible for ensuring the safety of the children during these unsupervised visitations?
nobody because it was orderd by the judge
What measures are in place to ensure the safety of your children during these unsupervised visitations?
my request of supervised visitation were denied
What was the reason given by the court for denying your request for supervised visitation?
none
What steps are you planning to take next regarding your child and spousal support issues?
apply for them
What specific amount of child and spousal support are you seeking to apply for?
im not sure how i can decide that
What are your monthly expenses including housing, utilities, food, healthcare, and other costs related to your children? This can help determine the amount of child and spousal support you may need.
these expenses were always handled by husband and never shared with me, except for the rent which is roughly *.*
What are your current living expenses and the costs associated with raising your children?
i dont know beside the rent
What is the monthly rent you are currently paying?
my husband pay for the rent, *,*
What other expenses do you have besides rent?
myself?
Yes, any other expenses like utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, or child-related costs?
all of these expenses, including the rent come from my husband and my joint account
What is the monthly total of these expenses that come from your joint account?
rent *,*
What is the total monthly amount of child-related expenses?
my husband didnt share these utilities with me, I know we spend roughly $* in groceries each week
What is the total monthly amount you spend on healthcare, transportation, and other necessary expenses?
health care depends, in the past few months we spent more than $ * on MRI, my husband has paid roughly $* in dental work, $ * for my son's braces, and roughly $* a month in transportation,
What is the total monthly amount you spend on your children's education and extracurricular activities?
For my daughter's afterschool program, it is roughly */* a week, and for my son $* a month for * minutes of guitar lessons
What is the total monthly amount you spend on other necessities like clothing, personal care, and entertainment for you and your children?
coming from the joint account?
Yes, the total monthly amount you spend on clothing, personal care, and entertainment for you and your children that comes from the joint account.
im not sure as my husband is in charge of this
What is the total monthly income that is deposited into your joint account?
This month $*
What was the usual monthly income deposited into your joint account before this month?
i have to check, but im not sure if what I'm seeing through the statement is correct, $*, but again, I'm. not sure
Can you confirm if the $* was the total monthly income or just your husband's contribution?
my husband contribution
What is the total monthly income you contribute to the joint account?
my check, $*
$*
What is the total monthly income your husband contributes to the joint account?
Thank you for your help, i will call the number you've provided
What is the total monthly income your husband contributes to the joint account?
again, thank you for your help, i will call the number provided
What is the total monthly income your husband contributes to the joint account?