Can you sue for lying about paternity?
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Can you sue for lying about paternity?
While paternity fraud isn’t a crime, a man can take civil action against a woman to seek reimbursement of his child support. He may also be ordered to continue payments if they are necessary to prevent the child from having to rely on government assistance programs or are otherwise in the child’s best interests.
Can a married woman get child support from another man?
Yes you can do that however the legal presumed father is the husband. You have to file a petition for child support. Use of a lawyer is recommended.
Does alimony stop if you get pregnant?
1 attorney answer Unfortunately, pregnancy alone will not justify termination of spousal support. Your wife must remarry or live someone else on a continuing basis.
How does cohabitation affect divorce settlement?
Cohabitation Can Limit Your Right to Alimony Depending on where the divorced couple lives, housing costs may be too much for a lower-earning spouse to handle alone. However, if an alimony recipient starts living with someone else, then a California court will likely consider his or her need for alimony reduced.
Can I go after my ex husband’s new wife for alimony?
Although I agree with the nuances mentioned by counsel on how a court can calculate alimony, the direct answer to your question is, No, the court may not go after your new wife’s income/assets to increase your alimony.
Does spousal support continue after remarriage?
The remarriage or re-partnering of the support recipient does have an effect on spousal support under the current law, but how much and when and why are less certain. Remarriage does not mean automatic termination of spousal support, but support is often reduced or suspended or sometimes even terminated.
Will I lose my alimony if I get remarried?
Yes. The obligation to pay future alimony ends when the supported spouse remarries. The paying spouse doesn’t have to return to court—payments may simply stop as of the date of the marriage. The payor is entitled to reimbursement for all maintenance paid from that date forward.
Is my husband ex wife entitled to my money?
If the divorce court awards you alimony – sometimes called spousal support – the judge is effectively saying yes, you do have a right to some of your ex’s money. If your ex earns a six-figure salary and you’re paid minimum wage, alimony lets you afford some of the comforts you enjoyed during the marriage.
What determines the amount of alimony?
The amount should be decided by both parties. Some common ways of calculating spousal support are to take up to 40% of the paying spouse’s net income (post-child support), less 50% of the amount of the supported spouse’s net income (if he or she is working). Spousal support can be waived by the recipient spouse.
