Family Law

Jerry B. Nutt found himself on the receiving end of a paternity/child support action.  Jerry is also a guest of the State of California, staying at the Mule Creek State Prison until 2045.  Jerry admitted paternity, and then argued that his incarceration exempted him from any legal obligation to pay child support.  The trial court disagreed, and found that Nutt did have a child support obligation.

In what I am calling the Busta Nutt Case, the California Court of Appeal also disagreed with the good Mr. Nutt.  He does not have to actually write a check for support each month, because he does not in fact have any income.  However, the simple fact of his incarceration does not remove the cloud of a spousal support obligation from over his head should he ever start earning income.

Please click here to view the opinion from the Court of Appeal.

Please be sure to visit www.hardinglaw.com, the website for the law firm of Harding & Associates, for more information on California family law.