The NCP's spouse is not responsible for the CP's child(ren). However, the State may place liens on the NCP's real and personal property, including bank accounts, even though the NCP's spouse is a joint owner.
No. A new spouse has no obligation to pay child support for children that are not their biological children. You should consult with an attorney to determine if your ex-spouse's ability to pay could be re-evaluated.
No. Unless specifically ordered otherwise, child support payments go to the custodial parent as ordered.No. Unless specifically ordered otherwise, child support payments go to the custodial parent as ordered.No. Unless specifically ordered otherwise, child support payments go to the custodial parent as ordered.No. Unless specifically ordered otherwise, child support payments go to the custodial parent as ordered.
No. Remarriage by a non custodial or custodial parent does not impact child support matters. In the US, the laws always uphold the rights of the first born child/children as opposed to those of a second marriage or relationship. The status of a non custodial parent's financial obligations to minor children does not change when he or she remarries.
No - indeed, some jurisdictions will prosecute for this.
No, not unless they are specifically addressed in the child support order. The obligor does not have the right to designate where child support payments will go. They are to be paid to the custodial parent. Any other payments will be viewed as voluntary or gifts.No, not unless they are specifically addressed in the child support order. The obligor does not have the right to designate where child support payments will go. They are to be paid to the custodial parent. Any other payments will be viewed as voluntary or gifts.No, not unless they are specifically addressed in the child support order. The obligor does not have the right to designate where child support payments will go. They are to be paid to the custodial parent. Any other payments will be viewed as voluntary or gifts.No, not unless they are specifically addressed in the child support order. The obligor does not have the right to designate where child support payments will go. They are to be paid to the custodial parent. Any other payments will be viewed as voluntary or gifts.
No. She has no legal responsibility to support the children. Only the biological parents have any responsibility for child support.
Most likely, no. But the custodial parent could (possibly) get a court order for them to pay it. Most people would just be satisfied to have the payments resume and not request back payments.
The new husband is not responsible for the NCP's unpaid child support.
The custodian of the children is entitled to the child support payments. The only way to keep the mother from getting the child support payments would be to have the grandparents petition the court for custodial rights - which could be extremely difficult, depending on your state.
Yes, that is money not belonging to you.
Transfer Payments
Yes, as they are separate issues. However, a custodial parent can request a child support order at any time. Also, some jurisdictions do not allow parents to decide that the non-custodial parent will not pay child support. The view is that every child is entitled to be supported by both parents. If the custodial parent doesn't need it then the payments should be placed in a savings account to pay for college. Also, if the custodial parent and child are receiving any assistance then the non-custodial parent will be required make payments to the state.
They are not responsible, but they will consider the spouses income as part of your ability to pay and determine your monthly payments (if on some kind of repayment program) according to your total family income.