The court can. I receive a request for help this week from a 62 year old man who lost his motorcycle shop in a divorce, but is ordered to pay child support. The judge ordered him to apply for jobs in a 30 mile radius. The economy and his age is working against him.
Yes, the non custodial parent will have to file for a change in the child support for it to be lowered. The new child support will be based on the new income.
Yes
In most cases, yes. Most state child support laws stipulate that if the non-custodial parent is voluntarily unemployed, child support will be calculated based on that parent's "earning potential." In many cases, earning potential mean the salary that the parent was previously collecting before quitting their job.
No and especially not if their child is an adult. There is a possibility if their child, the parent, is a very young minor and too young to get a job that the other parent asking for child support can go to court and try to get it from the grand parents until the child is old enough to get a job.
Yes. It is your responsiblity to pay for the child you created.
The NCP's spouse cannot be made to pay child support.
it is okay for one parent to work a job and for the other to stay at home and take care of a child as long as it makes the child and the parent happy! and if the child is getting the care that is needed and there is being enough money made to support the family.
The custodial parent must try to do a better job of safeguarding their money.The custodial parent must try to do a better job of safeguarding their money.The custodial parent must try to do a better job of safeguarding their money.The custodial parent must try to do a better job of safeguarding their money.
You can be ordered to get a full time job. see links
Both parents are jointly responsible for their child's support. Your share will be based on a percentage of your net income.
Contact your State's child support enforcement agency - they can require that he look for work. Be patient but persistent. Good luck!
Child support payments are calculated depending on the non custodial parent's income. If the non custodial parent is only working part time, they might be required by a judge to seek a full time job.