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msdad

Member
What is the name of your state?oh
Ok, I don't want to make everyone mad, for those of you who remember me, but I have an honest question.

I answered all the questions in my discovery packet, for the name change of my son, but I did not submit my financials. They sent a subpoena for them. My ex's lawyer said to my lawyer that he might be able to convince her to drop the reevaluation of child support if I drop my objections to the name change. My ex is currently not working (her husband is wealthy). Don't they need to put some income in for her to calculate the child support?

Also, I "lied" in their eyes on one of the questions in the discovery. Apparently they can prove this. My lawyer said that if they do, they can come after me for her attorney fees. Is this true?

If this is just a name change...why the discovery questions? why the child support evaluation? Aren't these different issues?
Thanks to any who will answer.
 


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rmet4nzkx

Senior Member
You should really put this on your other threads.
Many of us will remember you and have already given you advice which you don't seem to understand and now you are even not following the advice of your attorney with who you were so well pleased.
Purgery is serious there may be many consequences.
Yes you have to submit the financial information otherwise the judge may find against you resulting on a greater amount than would have been assessed.
Yes, the judge may rule that you pay her attorney's expenses for any number of reasons.
Yes, you should drop the objection to the name change, it is a non issue in reality and YOU should pay her attorney's expenses and all legal costs.
It doesn't matter if her husband works, the court will calculate the child support at their discretion.
You made this an issue, you opened up the Pandoras box!
What did you lie about?
 
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msdad

Member
Does the judge just order this or do they have to request it? (for me to pay her fees)

How are they going to caluclate her income if she has none?

They asked if I have ever been party to a case that was either civil or criminal. I put no. Her lawyer found 5 DUI's I've have over a 17 year period. I didn't think that's what he meant. I was in jail for 7 days in December

I know, I know...go ahead

I just thought he meant more serious charges. Yes, I know those are serious too.
 
stealth2

stealth2

Under the Radar Member
In all honesty? I don't believe you. You just figured they'd never find out. What you need to do is be 100% honest with your attorney (if you'd asked him the question he would have told you that they did indeed also mean DUIs) and hope that he doesn't withdraw. And freakin' listen to what he says. Yes, you may well be on the hook for her legal fees, and the judge can award them if he sees fit whether she asks or not.

You are such a piece of work, it's untrue.
 
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msdad

Member
But even DUI's from so long ago? I mean one was in 1987.

Paying her fees or not, what would the DUI charges or the fact that I didn't put them on the discoveries, have to do with a name change?

That doesn't make sense to me...As of now its only a name change.
 
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casa

Senior Member
msdad said:
Does the judge just order this or do they have to request it? (for me to pay her fees)

How are they going to caluclate her income if she has none?

They asked if I have ever been party to a case that was either civil or criminal. I put no. Her lawyer found 5 DUI's I've have over a 17 year period. I didn't think that's what he meant. I was in jail for 7 days in December

I know, I know...go ahead
I just thought he meant more serious charges. Yes, I know those are serious too.
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OK :D They request attorney fees (In this case because you have created the cost by fighting this name change and them having to pay an attorney to demonstrate to the court the Truth of the matter, which is that you were an absent father for 9 years and have no reason to block the name change) The judge rules on whether or not to have you pay attorney fees- it's up to his discretion to order you pay them or not.

You lied about your 5 DUIs to cover your criminal past- and you got busted. Now you've perjured yourself and lied to the court. <tsk, tsk> :cool:

The husband's income has nothing to do with the PARENTS in the scenario which are you and her. You pushed this after being a non existent father figure....she warned you...now you are where you are.

:D
 
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rmet4nzkx

Senior Member
It is obvious that alcohol has taken it's toll on what brain cells you have left. :rolleyes: What advice can we give or your attorney give that you will understand?
You are toast!
 
stealth2

stealth2

Under the Radar Member
Look - you can't possibly be this dense for real. This is the ball YOU started rolling. Deal with it.
 
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casa

Senior Member
msdad said:
But even DUI's from so long ago? I mean one was in 1987.

Paying her fees or not, what would the DUI charges or the fact that I didn't put them on the discoveries, have to do with a name change?

That doesn't make sense to me...As of now its only a name change.
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You were JUST in jail in December!

What it has to do with it, is that you are an alcoholic who hasn't been involved in his son's life for 9 years~ And so who do you think you are to come waltzing into the picture now to say they should do what YOU say re; anything? :eek:

Are you seriously that ignorant?
 
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msdad

Member
well, my lawyer has been telling her lawyer that we are going to seek visitation. So maybe she'll drop the whole thing. Because she doesn't want me to see him. My lawyer says its best if we do file for this soon, whether I see him or not, but to use it to get what we want.

If she drops everything, or I drop my objection, could I still "get in trouble" for the discovery? If so, what are the odds on that happening?

I understand that it is based on her and my income alone. My question was if she's not working and there is no income on her part, how will they determine the new amount paid? Will they "make up" a number or something of what she could be earning?
 
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casa

Senior Member
msdad said:
My attorney doesn't return calls very well. I was just trying to get opinions.
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I question your attorney's ethics...so him not being communicative fits right into the whole impression. *IMO*
 
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