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Focus (Forum & Focus)

Nov. 7, 2008

Change of Plans

Two recent appellate decisions can guide family law attorneys who have clients seeking modification of child support due to changed financial circumstances, write Mitchell A. Jacobs and Jami K. Fosgate. - Focus Column

FOCUS COLUMN

By Mitchell A. Jacobs and Jami K. Fosgate

With the downturn in financial markets, the crisis in the housing market and rising unemployment in California, every lawyer practicing family law should anticipate inquiries from potential, current or former clients about seeking modification of child support and spousal support due to changed financial circumstances. Two recent Court of Appeal decisions from the 4rth District, Division 3, p...

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