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Yes, as it's a separate issue and there are various reasons for being in arrears, such as having paid child support directly to the mother, only for it to be declared a gift and ordered to pay retroactive support.

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Q: Can a father gain joint custody if he is in the rears in child support 9000 dollars?
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How can a father avoid paying child support if the grandmother gets custody?

My answer to that would be 'No'. The father is responsible for providing child-support regardless of who has custody of the child; at least until the age of 18.


If the father has visitation rights and has not seen the child can you get full custody and receive child support?

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What if the father have not paid for child support?

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If spouse takes child out of state against your wishes can she collect child support?

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Can the father collect child support if a 17 year old in a shared custody no child support situation chooses to live with him?

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Can a father work and collect welfare on a child he has shared custody and mom pay child support?

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