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hearing is not necessary for the proper disposition of this
motion. Rule 232(a)(3).
Background
During the year at issue, petitioner was married and had one
son. His primary occupation during this year was painting, as an
independent contractor. In early 1992, petitioner was awarded a
contract to reconstruct the canopy area and paint the hallways
for Seton Medical Center in Daly City, California. For reasons
not fully delineated to the Court, petitioner's financial and
family situations deteriorated during 1992. In September 1992,
petitioner's wife left him and their son and moved in with her
mother. Shortly thereafter, petitioner and his son were evicted
from their apartment. In addition, petitioner's truck, which he
used in his painting business, was repossessed.
As a result of these circumstances, petitioner failed to
keep track of his financial records and, apparently, lost those
records he had accumulated prior to his eviction. Petitioner
developed severe problems with alcohol and drugs and was once
beaten and shot by a group of drug addicts. He required
hospitalization as a result of this beating and subsequently
attempted suicide.
In April 1993, circumstances began to turn around for
petitioner. He applied for, and received from the San Francisco
County Department of Social Services, homeless aid for temporary
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