H.I.M. wrote:
: The custodial parent is coming after me for a modification of support. No
: argument from me here, since it's long overdue.

: She wants an extra $700 a year for volleyball, $130 a month for
: orthodonture, $840 a year for tutoring. My guess is this is all extra
: beyond the minimum guidelines. And it's all very suspicious. For example,
: I have offered to tutor the child, especially in mathematics, and think
: anyone with a Ph.D. in the natural sciences is up to the task. The mother
: says, "OK" but doesn't bring the child around (I have no visitation) and
: yet she asks for the money.

I live in Calif., been through the system, not an attorney.

It's likely that California will not award additional C.S. for volleyball
or tutoring. Maybe orthodontia but I doubt it.

The only add ons in Calif are for child care and insurance.

You need an attorney to help you out. The item that needs to be addressed
is discovery of your ex's earnings to validate the IED (Income and
Expense Disclosure). The earnings records of the ex need to be
subpoenaed and presented to the court. Additionally, unless the child
would be in danger, there is no reason why you should not get
Parenting Time with your child. I had joint legal and physical custody
given by a California Family Law court. If you have joing legal custody,
you can be involved in the decision whether or not tutoring and ortho.
is needed, as well as who would do it.

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