antoine fuqua child support court docs
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Court documents in the support battle for the illegitemite child of movie director Antoine Fuqua.TRANSCRIPT
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Law Offices ofCuneo & HooverProfessional Corporation12100 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1980Los Angeles, California 90025Telephone (310) 442-9945Facsimile (310)442-1076
J. Nicholas Cuneo - State Bar No. 89278Sarah J. Hoover - State Bar No. 1 1 9889
RUTH JIMENEZ,
Petitioner,
V.
ANTOINE FUQUA,
(spAcE BELOW FOR F|LTNG STAMP ONLY)
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liUG 20 2010
Jchn A. Clarke, Ftecuttve uilrceri CiFrkEy: llcses Soto, Deput1
CASE No. LF 003 476
DECLARATION OF ANTOINE FUQUAIN SUPPORT OF RESPONDENT'SOSC RE: MODIFICATION OF CHILDSUPPORT
Attorneys for Respondent ANTOINE FUQUA
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Respondent.
l, ANTOINE FUQUA, declare and state:
1. I have personal knowledge of the following facts and, if sworn as a witness,
could and would competently testify thereto under oath.
2. I am the Respo_ndent in the above-entitled matter, I make this Declaration
in support of my Order to Show Cause re: Modification of Child Support. I offer this
Declaration in lieu of my personal testimony, pursuant to Sections 2009 and 2015.5 of the
California Code of Civil Procedure, Rule 1225 of the California Rules of Court; Reifler v.
Superior Court (1975) 39 Cal.App.Sd 479, and ln re Marriage of Stevenot (1984), 154
Cal.App.3d 105.
3. The Petitioner and I have a child together, Roman, for whom I have 5%
visitation and currently pay $10,000 per month in support. I also owe support arrearages
Fuqua v. Jimenez
DFCLARATION OF ANTOINE FI.JOUA IN STJPPORT OF RESPONDFNT'S OSC RF: MODIFICATION OF CI{II D SIIPPORT
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of approximately $86,000. The $10,000 per month figure was based on my previous
earnings which were substantially greater than my current earnings. My primary
occupation is a film director and producer. As set forth in the lncome and Expense
Declaration fited herewith, my average monthly income is $32,376, The last film I
completed was in August 2008 and I have not directed any film projects since that date,
I do not anticipate any increase in monthly income for the foreseeable future.
4. I cannot afford to continue making the $10,000 monthly support payment
which was based upon my prior income when I was removed from the feature film
'American Gangsters." ln calendat year 2008, I made $836,500, which averaged to
$69,708 per month - more than double my current monthly income. My removalfrom the
fitm has had a continuing negative effect on my earnings potential. ln calendar year 2009,
I only earned $156,927 ($67,099 from salary and $89,828 from my corporation)
5. Although I did earn certain income through my corporation, the two
businesses in which I have an interest, Aktive Global Entertainment, lnc., and Fuqua Films,
lnc,, combined for a net income loss of $(1 1 ,704) for calendar year 2009. See lncome and
Expense Declaration fi led herewith.
6. ln addition, I have multiple Judgments entered against me which have
resulted in a levy on my bank accounts and residual income thus depriving me of any liquid
funds or residual income going forward.
7. Due to my dramatic decrease in income, I was forced to selt my residence.
My residence has received an offer and is scheduled to close on Septernber 2,2010. All
proceeds for the sale of the residence are being used to pay down my tax liabilities.
8. I respectfully request the Court modify my current support order of $10,000
per month to guideline support of $3,134 per month. This figure represents a 5% time
share utiiizing my current income of $17,384 per month in wages and salary and $14,992
per month in self-employment income. The Petitioner is unemployed and earnings of $0
were attributed to her. Attached hereto as Exhibit "1" and incorporated herein by this
reference is a DissoMaster printout which reflects the each party's current income and the
Fuqua v. Jimenez
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FRX NE. : Feb. a3 2?€i9 AL.ATPM PE]
VOLUNTARY DECLARATION OF PATERI{ITY
I, ANTOINE FUQUA, DECLARE AS FOLLOWS;
l. I am the Other parent in the within action and if called as a witness I coutd and would
testify truthfully and competently to the following of my own knowledge- I offer my within
declaration in lieu ofpersonaltestimony, pursuantto CaliforniaCodc Of Civil ProcedureSections
2009 a'd 2015.5, and Riflor v- Superior Court (1974) 39 Cal.App.3d,479, under Los Angeles
County Superior Case No' LF003476.
Z. Thc rninor child is ROMAIrI ADONIS JIMENEZ F., date of birth Ootober 6,2403,
born in the County of Los Angoles, Smtc of Califonnia-
3, I, ANTOINE FUQUA, acknowledge that I am the father and birth parent of ROMAN
ADONIS JIMENEZ, date of birth October 6, 2003, My date of birth is May 30, 1966 and I was
born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania'
4- Further, I aclsrowledgetbat the Petitioner, RUTH JIMENEZ, is lhenatural motherof
the minor child. RUTH JIMENEZ, date of birth April 4, 1967, was born in Los Angeles
California,
S. I have reviewed and executed the Advisement And Waiver Of Rights Re:
Establishment Of Parerrtal Relationship form, FL-235, without duress, coercion or thrcat by the
Petitioner or any third party arrd krrow the contents thercof. I voluntarily acknowledge that I am
tlre parent of ROMANADONIS JIMENEZ, date ofbirth October 6. 2003.
6. I furthcr acknowledge that counsel for Petitioner, Robeft Allen Kennedy, has
advised mE that I have the right to have independent counsel of my own choice advise rne prior
to executin gany document$ qrrnaking any admissions related to the cstablishnrent ofthe parental
relationship. I approvc this declaration freely and without reservation.
I declare underpenalty ofperjury of the laws of the State of Califbrnia that the forcgoing
is true and correct and that I am rhe biological father of the child named in this declaration and that
thc information provided is true and correct. I have read and undcrstand ttre rights and
:__I AfioRt{EY oR PARTY ffTHour ATToRHEY (l,lancand "oss,l
Lnoneii AlLen Kennedy, Esq. 091884 (80s) 496-1s0s
I noeenr Ar,rJEN KENNEDr, A LAH coRPoRATroNI zzsg Townsgate Road, Suite L08
.{estlake VillageiloaNEYFrln nr.-r' Ptrl- h ,Tti manez
cA 9t36].-2432
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JOHN A. UI.AIIKE, GLERK
BY M. MOUNAH, DEPUTY
wLtFgRNtA, coururv oi r,os Angel-essTR€Er^oDBEgs: 6230 Sylmar AvenueMAT-IMIADOf,ESS: SAMC
ctrYlllDznoooe Van Nuys CA 91401BnAlrctr rreME NorEhwest District,
PETITIONEF/PLAINTIFF: RIITH JIMENEZ
RESPONDENT/DEFENDANT: AMTOINE FTTQUA
STIPULATrcN TO ESTABLISH OR MODIFYCHILD SUPPORTAND ORDER
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t. a. l--l Mothe/s n€tmoflthlydisposabla lncome: $
FatheCs net monthly disposable income: S
4R_b. I lE I A printout of a computer calculation of the parents' linancial clrcumstances ls atlached.
Z. ELF"t"enriageoftinpeachparenthasprlmaryresponsibllityforthec*rildren: Mdher 100% Falher O%
t ;tr] n nardihip is belng erperienced by f19 mother fon $ per month because ot (specffi:
5.6.
The hardshipwl[ last unlil (datQ:
The arnqunt of chitd suppo.d payabl€ by (naw); Arttoine *glr., Respondent , referred lo as tho '.oblidof below'
as calculaled uhOertri guidellne is: $ L0?63 ' 00 per month'
[]] w" agroe to guldeline suppott.f x I fne guldeline amount should be rebutted because of the following:*
". H-W"A;rochitdsupporththe amountof: g 10OOo. Oo pernpnth; theagreernentbinhebestlnterestofT the cfiU&rn: ttrenbeG oirne'chtiuieri win ue adequately metbytho agreed amounl; artd applicatltin of the gui'deline
would be unfust or lnappropri.ate in lhis case.b. n OthEr rebutting factors (specily):
7. Obligor must pay cfrild support as fotlows beginning (date):
a. BASIC CHILD SUPPORTChllds name
Roman Adonis ilimenez
Total:$10, OOO. o0 payable l-l onrhefirstof the rnonth lFl 6169r (specity):t/2 lstlTl ln addition obligor must pay the following:
permonth forchlld care costs lo (name):por month for health care cosls not deducted frgm gross income
lo (narne):per month lor speclal educatlonal or other needs of lhe children
. lo (name):
olher (specW.'heaItsh insurance costss of the minor chil-d
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The hardshp will last unfil (date)!
6. l-l A hardshlp Ls belng o<perienced by the fatherfor: $ per month becausE d (spclfy):
Pavableto hatne)-#
Rr.lth ilimerrezMoTthly amount
$10, 000. 00
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& L/2 15th of eac
on (date):
on (date):
on (date):
c. Total monthly chlld support payaHe by obligor will be: $payabte lJ on the flrst of the month olher (spectfy):
Fom A.bpbd br Mlndabry UJildlcbl Oorlncfl d Cailornlr STIPULATION TO ESTABLISH OR MODIFY
CHILD SUPPORT AND ORDER
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ATI+R|J:Y OR pARTywfBfOlrtATTORNEy {ws,n6, Sfate e@J. Nicholas Cuneo SBN 89278Cuneo & Hoover PC- 12100 \Mlshire Blvd., Suite 1980Los Angeles, CA 90025
rELEpHoNENo.: YA-442-9945 rexNo (opt'on8t. 31A442-1076E-MAIL ADDRES I (Oprnnat):
FOR COURT USE ONLY
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supERroR couRT oF cALtFoRNlA, couNw or LOS ANGELESSTREETADDRESS, 600 S. COMMONWCAIThMAILINGADORESS: SAMC
cnyANDzrp cooEr Los Angeles 90005-0000ERAN0H NAME: central ciVil weSt
PETTTIONERIPLAINTIFF: RUth JiMENCZ
RESPONDENT/DEFENDANT: AntOine FUqUa
MODIFICATIONVisitationSpousal Support
oRDER ro sHowcAUSE tE[--l crrita custody f-fE-i cnila support f-i-l Attorney Fees and costs-
til lnjunctive OrderOther (specify):
CASE NUMBER:
LF 003476
1. TQ (name): Ruth Jimenez2. YOU ARE ORDERED TO APPEAR IN THIS COURT AS FOLLOWS TO GIVE ANY LEGAL REASON WHY THE RELIEF SOUGHT
lN THE ATTACHED APPLICATION SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED. lf child custody or visitation is an issue in this proceeding,Family Code section 3170 requires mediation before or concurrently with the hearing listed below
b. The address of the court is same as noted above [__l other (specify):
". l--l The parties are ordered to attend custody mediation services as follows:
THE COURT FURTHER ORDERS that a completed Application for Order and Supporting Declaration (form FL,310), a blankResponsrve Declaration (form FL-320), and the following documents shall be served with this order:
a, (1) Completed lncome and Expense Declaration (form FL-150) and a blank /ncom e and Expense Declaration(?l L:J Completed Financialstatement (Sinplifred) (form FL-155) and a blankFinanciatsfafernenf (Simptified)(3) l-*j Completed Propefty Declaratlton (form FL-160) and a blank Prope fty Dectaratbn(4) I X I Pointsand authorities(5i Tx I other (specrfyJ: DECLARATTON OF ANTOTNE FUQUA
b. [--l Time for l--l service l--l irearing is shortened. Service shatl be on oi'before (date):
_ Ahy responsive declaration must be served on or before (date):c. L-J You are ordered to comply with the temporary orders attached.d, n Other fspecrfyJ:
Dare: AUO 2 0 2010 ffiAfiSOAlE S'
Requet for Accommodations
loflu" listening_systems, computer-assisted real-dme captioning. or sign language interpreter seruices are available if you ask atleast five days-before the proceeding. Contact the clerk's office or go to www"courtinfo.ca.govfiorms for Reguest for Actommodationsby Persons Wth Disabilities and Response (Form MC-410). (Civil Code, S S4.8.)
2010 Time: BfO a.rn. [--l noo*.' ffo
JUOICiAL OFFICER
NOTICE: lf you have children from this relationship, the court is reguired to order payment of child support based on theincomes of both parents' The amount of child sup-port can be targe. lt normally continues until the ctrlid is 18, you shouldsupply the court with information about your finances. Otherwisd the child support order will be based on theinformation supplied by the other parenf.
I:1,1_"_l?! !:t" q,p1y_lny fee to flle declarations in response io this order to shorr cause {including a completed tncome and Expenseu€claration (form FL-150) or Financial Statement (Simplified) (form FL-{55} that wlll show your finanies}. ln the absenee of an ordershortening time, the original of the responsive declaration must be filed wittr tne court anri a copf seweU on tire otheiparty at laast ninecourt days before the hearing date. Add ftve calendar days if you serve by mail within California.-(See Code of Civil procedure 1O0S forother situations,) To determine couft and calendar days, go to www.courtinfo.ca.gou/selrhelplcou'rtcalendars/.
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F6miiy Code, 56 ?15, 270 et seq.,3000 elseq , 35OO er seq ,4300
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ORDERTOSHOW CAUSE
f.1.,:-k,nl,,rftoffier6hPARTYwlTHourATToRNEYfIVana, - . B*ruatu andd&"',s):
I nobert Allen KennedY, Esq'l-noesnr ALT,EN KENIilEDY, A r,Aw coRPoRATroNII zzlg Townsgate Road, Suite L08
Westlake Village CA 91-351,-2432
091884
gBI'$tl$A[d-T#dm' rElEpltot{Erc: (805) 496-1505 FAx}{o,:
ArroRNEYFoRfit'rmJ: RUth ilimenezsuPERloR couRT oF cALlFoRNl\ couNTY OF r,og
STREETADDRESs: 6230 Sylmar AvenueMAILINGADDRESS: SAME
crrYANDaPcoDe Van NuysBRANcHrllMe Northwests District
PETITIONER: RiIffi JTMENEZ
RESPONDENT: AlillTOINE
JUDGMENT
The,restraining orders are coniblrted irl item(s):
lr{AR 3 n 2006Arrge eEi"
91401_EVfr effiCIitlb-$A'&Wti!'frf
CASENUMEER
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of the attachment.
2. a.b.c.d.
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fiey expire on (date):
This matier proceeded as fc#ows:
Date: MAR$02008'Judic.ial officer fnarneJ,' MICIIAEI:[-l P"ftioner presenti-J Ropondent present
A clErs fomr must be attac*red. nEeD NUVl-Fll oeraun or uncontesled I x I By declaration l-l Contestedoepr": UTIJL
J. COFfVEY l-l temPoraryliudsenoonFEB I 0 2006
l-l Auorey present (name):lJ Attor"y present (name):
lTl Moher f--l Father
l-]1 Mottrer ITI Father
Pale of bjrth
October 5, 2003
pefl$onei ' (1) l-l The petitloner appeared without counsel and was advked of relevant rlghts.
e) E] The petitioner signed Aotuis ement and Watver of Righb Re! Estabtishment of Parentat Relationship(form FL-235).
(3) n The petitloner is manied to the Respondent, and no oher action b pending.
(4) l-l The petitionersigned a Voluntary Declaration of Patemity.
ist - There is a priorjuogmenl of parentage in a family suppoit, jwenile, or adoptiontourt case.
Respondent (1) f-l The respondent appeared without counsel and was advlsed of relevant rights.
el E1 The respondent signed Actufsem ent and Waiver of R(ghts. Re.' Esfabfs hment of Parental Rqlationship
(3) n $ffi5if"tfl;t b manied to the Petitioner, and no other action is pendins.(4) fil The'respondent signed a Voluntary Declaration of Patemity.
(5) f: There ts a prior judgment of parentage in a family support, jwenile or adoption court case.
h. Other parties or attomeys present (spectfy):
THE COURT FINDSName: Ruth ,fimenezName:Antoine Fuquaare the parents of the following chlldren:
Childfs name
Roman Adonis ilimenez
4. THECOURTORDERS
u. [-il Child custody and visitation are as specified in one or more of the atlached forms:(1) fXI Child Custody and Wsltation Order Aftachment (form FL-341)
(4 f-] Stipulation for Order fq Child Custody andlor Wsitation of Children (form FL-355)
(3) n other(specrff)r
Fage 'l of 2
1. fFl This judgnent fl contains personal conduc't restraining orders f] modifies existing restraining orders,
JUDGMENT(Uniform Parentage--Custody and Support)
i-amily Code, SS 5120, 3300,Form Adopted frr Mardalory Use
Juddal Counc{ of cslifomiaFL-250 [R€v. January 1,20041
7800 et seq,www.coud!afo.c.r,gav
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ROBERT ALLEN KENNEDY, ESQ. S.B.N. 091864ROBERT ALLEN KENNEDY, A LAW CORPORATION2239 Townsgate Road, Suita 108Westlake Y illage, California 9 I 36 1(805) 4e6-1s05
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Attomqn for Petitioncr RUTH JIMENEZ --TrF-r0m
RUTII JIIyGNFZ
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AI{TOTNEFUQUA
CASENO.IJ 003476
VOLUNTARY DECLARATION OFPATERT.IITY
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Defendanf AI{IOINE zuQUA declares as follows:
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SUPERIOR COIJRT OF THE STATB OF CALIF'ORNIA
FORTIIE COUNTY OF LOS AI{GBLES
VOLUNTARY DECLARAUON OF PATERNITYI28
Case No. W00347G
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responsibirities as $er forth in the Advisement And lvaiver of RightS Re: Estabrishmcnt of
parentar Rerationsrrip, F-orm FL-235. I understand by executing rhis declaration that I am
*-cansentingJhc esrablishment-ofparersityJhsr*t-Haiuselbale-JigllE-qet-fo$h in Forrn FL-235'
exccpt for my right to be representcd by inclependent legal counsel' I freely and voluntarily
asflune all of the rights and responsibilities aq the biological father ofl the minor child' This
declaration was executed on January tq,2006 in Los Angeles County' California.
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guideline support I anr reguesting.
I declare, under penalty of perJury, under the laws of the State of Califomla that the
foregoing is'true and corre-ct.
Dated: August I "7 ,2O1Q
Fuqn v. Jlrnenez
DECLARAT@|.I OF ANTOIIIE FT OUA lil St PPOftT gF RE$POilDe
FLTITIONER: RUTHJfMENEZ
RESPONDENTI ANTOTNE FUQUA
5. THE COURT FURTHERORDERS
a- [-r-l Child support is as stated in one or more of the attached:(1) f--] Child Support lnfarmation and order Attachmenf (form FL-342)(2) Tx i Stipulation to Estabtish or Modify Chitd Support and Order (form FL-350)
(3) T-l other (specify):
b. Bolh parties must complete and file with the court a Child Suppoft Case Registry Form (form FL.1 91) within 1 0 days of the date
of this judgment. Thereafter, the parents must notify the court of any change in the information submitted, within 10 days of the
change.c. The form Natice of Rights and Responsibilities-Health Care Costs andReimbursement Procedures and lnformation Sheet on
Changing a Child Support Order (form FL-192) is attached.
e. l---l The birth certificates must be amended to conform to this court order by
(1) T-l adding the father's narne.
(2) T--l changing lhe last name of lhe children.
f--l Attorney fees and cosls are as stated in the attachment.l-J Reasonable expenses of pregnancy and birth are as stated in the aftachment,
[--l Continued on Attachment 3h.
6. Numberof pagesattached: b
MICHAELJ. CONVEYDate:
lylAR 3 0 2006
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SIGNATURE FOLLOWS LAST AfiACHMENT
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NOTICE: Any party required to pay child support must pay interest on overdue amounts at the "legal" rate,which is currently 10 percent.
FL-250 [Rev, January 1,2o04J
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(Uniform Parentage-Custody and Support)