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in Connecticut he does
was there a question?
Yes, if she has an older child she currently pays child support for.
No, and he should get a modification
yes
Child support is calculated based on income of the father (or mother in such a case). If the father is unemployed his child support will still be calculated based on whatever minimum wage is in your state. The only time this does not apply is when the father is on disability. Welfare shouldn't matter.
If the father becomes unemployed, he should immediately contact the court to seek relief from the child support obligations. He may NOT just stop paying.
The father will be required to pay child support to the child's guardians if they so request it.The father will be required to pay child support to the child's guardians if they so request it.The father will be required to pay child support to the child's guardians if they so request it.The father will be required to pay child support to the child's guardians if they so request it.
Perhaps there are details that could provide an answer. Perhaps the father is unemployed and caring for the children while the mother works. Depending on the details, the father needs to take the issue to court if he wants to modify custody or child support. The current child support order must be followed until there is a modification. The court doesn't know about the situation until it is informed by the parties. So when you ask why the answer is probably because the father hasn't tried to do anything about the situation.
Absolutely. Child support is designed for the benefit of the child.
The mother must petition for child support.The mother must petition for child support.The mother must petition for child support.The mother must petition for child support.
A step father has no legal obligation to support a step child.