If you or your ex have filed a Request for Order to modify child or spousal support, that means those issues are in front of the judge to make a decision. However, you can help get a better outcome by filling out this form. When deciding the issues of child and spousal support, it can be helpful to present the Judge with the law that is relevant to your circumstances. Presentation of the law is done through a Memo of Law that is then filed with the Court.
This template will guide you through the preparation of a Memo of Law for modifying child or spousal support.
Note: There were new changes to California child support laws effective September 1, 2024. You can read about all the changes here. The most significant change to be aware of concerns the default method for splitting add-ons like uninsured medical costs and educational expenses. Under the new rules, the split calculation will be proportionate to each spouse's net income instead of 50/50. There are exceptions, and the parents can agree to whatever they want, but this is the default should it be left up to the court.
Memorandum of Law for Modifying Child or Spousal Support
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