Are you expecting a decrease in child support from your ex as your child turns 18 this year? Well, hope may be on the way. The legislature has enacted a law that expires at the end of 2010 that allows you to go back to court and ask for an increase in spousal support if your child turns 18 (and thus the child support stops). Historically, the code and case law has drawn a clear distinction between spousal support and child support. This new California Family code section blurs that distinction significantly. Specifically, the emancipation of a child for whom support is paid is a change in circumstances which enables the supported spouse to seek a modification of spousal support.
So, what should you do? Contact an attorney immediately, and appeal to the court for an increase in your spousal support due to changed circumstances. My firm has lawyers specialization in family law on staff. Contact someone soon to take advantage of this new California family law statute.
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