Legal Opinion

M.S. v. O.S.

California Court of Appeal

Decided August 7, 2009No. D053996PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

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McCONNELL, P. J.

In this paternity action, O.S. appeals an order requir ing him to pay child support for his young twins. He contends the trial court abused its discretion by including in his income for purposes of guideline support twice-yearly bonuses he received from his Indian tribe, and attorney fees the tribe paid on his behalf. We agree with O.S. on the second issue, and reverse the order and remand the matter for further proceedings. Additionally, for the court’s guidance on remand, we hold it may properly include the bonuses in his gross income.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

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2Cases cited6 opinions

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  2. Cheriton v. FraserCalifornia Court of Appeal · 2001
  3. Loh v. LohCalifornia Court of Appeal · 2001
  4. County of Placer v. AndradeCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1997
  5. Scheppers v. ScheppersCalifornia Court of Appeal · 2001

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3Cited by6 opinions

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  5. Marriage of Heidemann CA4/1California Court of Appeal · 2013

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