Not if your the parent taking care of the child.
Generally speaking, if there is a custodial parent and a non-custodial parent (joint custody is different and each case is unique), then the non-custodial parent pays child support and that child support is supposed to be used (along with the custodial parent's contribution, because they're responsible for providing for the child too) to pay for everything that the child needs, including lunches.
No. Support is based upon the income of the non custodial parent and in some cases the needs of the minor child/children.
Yes - the child's needs continue.
Not applicable. It goes by the total amount of time the child spends with each parent. If the custodial parent does not have the child at least 51% of the time, they cannot claim the child. This is why the non-custodial parent needs to keep close track of the time in cases where the other parent has custody merely to get child support and the tax deduction, but has no real desire to care for the child. see link
Spouses are not responsible for their spouse's children. But, he needs to get a modification.SEE LINKS BELOW
The obligations of the non-custodial parent are set forth in the separation agreement and child support order. There are no rules regarding expenditures outside those parameters. For all other needs of the child the non-custodial parent should willingly and graciously help their child in any way they can afford.The obligations of the non-custodial parent are set forth in the separation agreement and child support order. There are no rules regarding expenditures outside those parameters. For all other needs of the child the non-custodial parent should willingly and graciously help their child in any way they can afford.The obligations of the non-custodial parent are set forth in the separation agreement and child support order. There are no rules regarding expenditures outside those parameters. For all other needs of the child the non-custodial parent should willingly and graciously help their child in any way they can afford.The obligations of the non-custodial parent are set forth in the separation agreement and child support order. There are no rules regarding expenditures outside those parameters. For all other needs of the child the non-custodial parent should willingly and graciously help their child in any way they can afford.
No. The purpose of child support is to help pay the day to day costs of caring for a child. It can be used at the discretion of the custodial parent for rent, mortgage, utility bills, auto expenses, food, clothing, medical expenses, entertainment, educational needs, etc. You cannot pay it over to a child because it is a right owned by the custodial parent and the funds are the property of the custodial parent.
Yes. The child's needs continue, and VA taxpayers shouldn't have to pay for those needs.
No. The non-custodial parent needs to have the visitation rights enforced by the court if necessary.
If the arrangement is with the consent of the custodial parent and will be permanent then the custody and child support orders must be modified to reflect the change in legal custody. The parent in Texas needs to have their custody formalized by a court order so they can enroll the child in school, consent to medical treatment, etc. If the child support order is not modified the non-custodial parent may be subject to the accumulation of child support arrears.
Alimony to the non-custodial parent may still be ordered; depends on the circumstances. Child support payments are based on both the needs of the child and the ability of the parent to provide them.
The way it breaks down is for every month the child was with the custodial parent, that child had needs. those needs needed to be met and paid for by on of the parents, generally on a half and half basis. If the dues have been paid up until the point when the child moves into a non-custodial parents home, the laws become fuzzy, but still favor the custodial parent. Even if the child goes to live with the non-custodial parent while he/she still owes money for past due child support, he/she still must pay that as if it were a debt to a creditor. Even after the 18th birthday of the child, the "bill" still is a valid debt, and legal action may be taken if unpaid. I have known a man in his 70's paying past due child support on 3 of his children ages 40, 46, and 53.