This is a little different Drew. While I don't have any of the specifics, there's not an amount that's specified in controversy, i.e. a specific demand. What generally happens is that child support is based somewhat on the income of the father. If the income is being fraudulently reported, the mother can go back to court and demand more payment. In order to do this though, the family court will hold a hearing to determine what the father does/doesn't make.
Mark's banking on having some latitude in order to explore this and to be able to have access in discovery to certain financial records etc. Also, Mark has the ability to track what is already public record and do some math on his own. That being said, a bright defense attorney will be able to dodge some of these bullets. Since Mark is an extremely aggressive litigator, I would expect that unless Danny is willing to expend some serious cash on a lawyer, he's going to find himself in a poor position during these proceedings. Taking the step to also retain counsel who is experienced and knowledgeable in this area is also a very wise move.
Exactly Brian,
And through all of this I wonder what's going to happen if the numbers don't add up for DD. There are several agencies that would love to hear about that, especially with 7 figures being the potential total.
Also if, after the investigation is complete, fraud is determined in the reporting of income a backwards adjustment (back child support payments) can be made due and payable to the party defrauded on behalf of the child. This isn't just about cash going forward this can be for a significant amount of cash retroactive to the time the alleged fraud ensued.
I can't believe some people are dismissing this, or ignoring that Mark is doing his part for free, or rampantly overestimating the cost of proceedings. It makes no sense.
Best,
Chris
if DD (and I consider this a slander on Daredevil), is misrepresenting his income to a significant extent, I imagine the IRS and NY tax authorities might be interested in all that financial information, too. Increased child support may be an annoyance, but the IRS will bend him over and do you-know-what. I've always said you don't *spoon* with Disney or the IRS.