No. Parents have a legal obligation to care for their children, and that certainly includes financial support. If one parent leaves the household and stops acting as the custodial guardian of their children, the custodial parent can file for child support, regardless of marital status.
With that said, laws vary greatly from state to state, and if you’re considering a child support case, you should speak with your attorney to make sure you understand your rights and obligations. This is especially important if you’re planning on sharing custody of your child or children with your ex-partner.
With that said, here are a few important things to keep in mind. Note that this is an overview, and no part of this answer is intended as legal advice.
To file for child support, look up the requirements for your state. Many states have online applications to make the process easier.
If you'd prefer not to apply online, contact a child support agency in your area. Be prepared to provide relevant documentation supporting your claim, and remember, if you're involved in a custody dispute or divorce, you should seek advice from a qualified attorney working in your state where the divorce has been filed.
Yes. If the divorce is amicable, the two of you can sit down and discuss the terms of it on your own or you can use a mediator to figure them out. If you can't figure the terms out either of those two ways, a judge will have to decide it. At that point, a judge could order he pay child support even if you don't ask for it.
Caveat
A child is legally entitled to support from both parents. If the custodial parent doesn't need the money some courts will require that it be paid over and placed in a college fund for the child.
In the US, if you're separated you can get a temporary order for child support. By the way, it's a good idea to get temporary orders for custody and visitation too.
If you're in the US, you might be able to get temporary spousal support during a legal separation (I say 'might', because spousal support is not always awarded).
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Child support is court-ordered financial support paid by one parent to the other who has custody of the children, after the parties are separated or divorced, or when the parties were not married.
It's not required but it is almost always ordered.
Untill they are 18.
YES, BUT YOU CAN FILE A PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF YOUR CHILD SUPPORT
You cannot be made to pay support for children who are not yours.A stepparent can be required to pay under limit circumstances.Answer to the QuestionYes. If you have children from a prior relationship then you must support them if you get divorced. You are required to pay child support for any of your biological children regardless of your marriage status. The court will enter a child support order.
i got a large sum of money from my ex husband 401 k when we got divorced do i have to report it to child support
child support is used for parents who are divorced and have legal custody of the child, so the parent gets money from his/her spouse to help support and raise the child
yes he did and now hes paying a shitload in child support