Hutchinson v. Ajiduah
Appellant Paul Ajiduah has not seen his child for six years; he seeks custody. Ajiduah asks that California maintain jurisdiction over the case; both the child and the custodial parent, respondent Karyn Hutchinson, live in Texas. The trial court has ordered Ajiduah to pay child support; his arrearages exceed $80,000. Ajiduah owes Hutchinson's counsel over $17,000 in court-ordered fees; he has paid nothing.[1] Notwithstanding his obdurate behavior, Ajiduah sought and received a reduction in his monthly child support payment -- a seemingly inconsequential matter since he does not comply with support orders irrespective of the amount.
Ajiduah appeals from the trial court's order relinquishing jurisdiction to Texas on child custody issues and requiring him to pay Hutchinson's attorney's fees. We affirm.
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