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Samantha Schales
Associate Attorney - Fresno Office at Borton Petrini, LLP
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Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
- State Bar of California
- ID Number: 357041
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Professional Experience
- Associate Attorney
- Borton Petrini, LLP
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- Law Clerk
- Borton Petrini, LLP
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Education
- San Joaquin College of Law
- J.D. (2024) | Law
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- Honors: Witkin Award for Academic Excellence in Contracts, Juvenile Dependency, and Family Law
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- La Sierra University
- B.A. (2014) | History, with an emphasis in Legal Studies
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- Honors: Graduated Magna Cum Laude
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Professional Associations
- State Bar of California # 357041
- Member
- Current
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Legal Answers
1 Questions Answered
- Q. Can I modify alimony payments due to retirement and health issues at age 72?
- A: In general, the change in your income would be considered a change in circumstances by the court. This should allow you to file a Request for Order to modify spousal support. You can inform the court of your new income and your former spouse's ability to collect Social Security derivative benefits.
However, this is all under the assumption that there is no language in your dissolution judgment that would prevent you from modifying spousal support. It would be helpful to consult with an attorney and provide them with your judgment documents to accurately determine your options going forward.
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