No, the old court order is valid until the new one is done.
Yes
See Link BelowChild Support-Contempt Of Court for Non-Payment?
It is my understanding that if the noncustodial parent is paying child support in the state of Mo. and the child decides to live on campus/away from custodial parent while attending college and noncustodial parent is paying % of college expenses that include room and board a modification/reduction in child support may be in order. However I would like to see a court case/opinion regarding this matter.
The biological parent is legally responsible for paying child support. A step parent is not legally responsible for paying child support.The biological parent is legally responsible for paying child support. A step parent is not legally responsible for paying child support.The biological parent is legally responsible for paying child support. A step parent is not legally responsible for paying child support.The biological parent is legally responsible for paying child support. A step parent is not legally responsible for paying child support.
You stop paying for child support when your child turns 18.
Yes, by paying his child support arrears in full.Yes, by paying his child support arrears in full.Yes, by paying his child support arrears in full.Yes, by paying his child support arrears in full.
see linkChild Support Modification or Reduction?
Not usually. The Court doesn't consider any future obligations you incur in determining your child support. About the only thing that will lower it is a significant reduction in your income, and then you have to go to court and explain the situation.
You have to pay child support for any of your children that does not live with you. So if you have 3 kids that live with you and one kid that lives with your ex you would be responsible for paying child support for the one child that lives with your ex. However, you only have to pay, legally, when a court has ordered you to. If your ex is paying child support for the three kids that live with you a court could order a reduction in child support that he/she has to pay to you instead of you having to pay child support to him/her.
Paying child support will not cause the father to lose his parental rights - neither will not paying child support.
First, they have the legal authority to enter such judgments. Second, a court can issue a notice of a hearing to compel you to appear in court. If you don't it can issue a warrant for your arrest. Third, a judge can and will enter that judgment against you if you are not paying your child support on time.
A show cause hearing in child support is a legal proceeding where a parent is required to explain to a court why they should not be held in contempt for failing to comply with a child support order. The hearing typically occurs when one parent believes the other is not paying the mandated support amount. If the court finds that the noncompliance is unjustified, it may impose penalties, which can include fines, wage garnishment, or even jail time. The hearing aims to ensure that the child's financial needs are met and that both parents adhere to their legal obligations.