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Can you sue your child's father in civil court for child support arrears?
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∙ 12y ago
Most jurisdictions separate child support matters from other civil suits. In any case, I suggest that you contact your State's child support agency. They have ways of collecting unpaid support.
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Can you still go after the father for back pay child support if your child is moved out?
Yes. Arrears associated with court ordered child support can be pursued.Yes. Arrears associated with court ordered child support can be pursued.Yes. Arrears associated with court ordered child support can be pursued.Yes. Arrears associated with court ordered child support can be pursued.
Do a father still have to pay child support if he marries the childs mother?
No
May the father of the child waive child support arrears if they both have joint custody but father has physical custody and mother has child for summer and holidays?
No. If there's a court order against the father, which resulted in any kind of arrears, the father is still responsible for it. Arrears are paid and there's no statute of limitations on it, as well as, any support and/or custody modifications.
If a father is lying about income to pay less child support will he have to pay retroactive child support or arrears?
No, but he can be fined and jailed.
What can you do if the father is behind on child support and wants to have it modified because child now resides with him?
You should return to court immediately and have the arrears documented. Court ordered arrears do not go away. Even if the child lives with the father he still owes any arrears that accrued while you had custody. He has the right to have the present child support modified but you have the right to collect the arrears. You should also have a visitation schedule. Be aware that the court may issue a child support order against you since the child is now living with the father.You should return to court immediately and have the arrears documented. Court ordered arrears do not go away. Even if the child lives with the father he still owes any arrears that accrued while you had custody. He has the right to have the present child support modified but you have the right to collect the arrears. You should also have a visitation schedule. Be aware that the court may issue a child support order against you since the child is now living with the father.You should return to court immediately and have the arrears documented. Court ordered arrears do not go away. Even if the child lives with the father he still owes any arrears that accrued while you had custody. He has the right to have the present child support modified but you have the right to collect the arrears. You should also have a visitation schedule. Be aware that the court may issue a child support order against you since the child is now living with the father.You should return to court immediately and have the arrears documented. Court ordered arrears do not go away. Even if the child lives with the father he still owes any arrears that accrued while you had custody. He has the right to have the present child support modified but you have the right to collect the arrears. You should also have a visitation schedule. Be aware that the court may issue a child support order against you since the child is now living with the father.
How can my daughter can get financial support from her father?
A childs mother must file a petition for child support in the local family court.
Can an ex-husband stop his child support arrearages from being turned into a lien which will be put against an his inheritance from his mothers estate in the state of Indiana?
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.
Does the father still have to pay back child support owed to the state if he remarries the mother of the children and is currently supporting them and repaying the back child support?
Child support arrears do not go away. If the state supported his child for a period of time then he must pay the arrears.
Can custodial parent receiving public assistance stop child support and arrears?
No. If the state is supporting the mother and child the mother has no right to free the father from his responsibility to support his own children. The state will pursue him for child support.
What is SOA an abbreviation for on child support arrears?
statement of arrears
Does back child support automatically end when child graduates in california and Can they take your tax return the year child turns 18 and has graduated?
Child support arrears do not go away. The custodial parent can continue to pursue arrears until they are paid off. State Child Support Enforcement can take your tax refund if you owe child support.Child support arrears do not go away. The custodial parent can continue to pursue arrears until they are paid off. State Child Support Enforcement can take your tax refund if you owe child support.Child support arrears do not go away. The custodial parent can continue to pursue arrears until they are paid off. State Child Support Enforcement can take your tax refund if you owe child support.Child support arrears do not go away. The custodial parent can continue to pursue arrears until they are paid off. State Child Support Enforcement can take your tax refund if you owe child support.
In the state of MD if you have child support awarded and now the father has decided he wants all rights terminated to the children is he still held liable for the child support?
Not for continuing support, only for arrears.
