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If the divorce decree addresses child support and is issued after the child support order then it replaces the child support order. If the child support order was issued or amended after the divorce decree then you abide by the most recent order with regard to child support.

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Q: Does a divorce decree supersede a child support order?
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Can child support be adjusted after a determined in a divorce decree?

Yes it can


When does a the obligation of a divorce decree?

The divorce decree obligation states what each spouse is obligated to. This could be alimony payments or child support.


Should you pay support after child is18 if he goes to Florida college?

It depends on the terms for child support as detailed in your divorce decree.


Can a parent be held responsible for paying child support for an 18 year old son?

There is no universal answer. Generally you need to check the laws in your state, your divorce agreements and decree and any child support order that was issued by the court.There is no universal answer. Generally you need to check the laws in your state, your divorce agreements and decree and any child support order that was issued by the court.There is no universal answer. Generally you need to check the laws in your state, your divorce agreements and decree and any child support order that was issued by the court.There is no universal answer. Generally you need to check the laws in your state, your divorce agreements and decree and any child support order that was issued by the court.


Can child support be order when custody was never established in the divorce decree?

Yes it can. Custodial orders as well as child support orders can be established after a divorce and does not have to be included in divorce papers, although it is more common to do so.


Do you need to file a motion to amend a divorce decree to collect child support arrears in mn?

no


Does my ex-husband have to pay spousal and child support payments owed due to a divorce decree if he goes bankrupt?

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If a divorce decree says you have to pay child support until your child is 18 can you now stop paying?

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Do the documents associated with a divorce expire?

A divorce decree and any associated separation agreement that was incorporated into the decree do not expire. You should keep copies of any decree issued by the court including agreements, child support and visitation orders.


When is a parent no longer legally responsible for a child?

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If a parent moves with child out of state years after a divorce which child support law applies?

The divorce decree is still valid. If it needs modification, the law in the child's current state of residence applies.


Does a parent have to pay child support through college if the state laws says no but the he agreed to in the divorce decree?

if it was an agreement in the divorce decree, it must be honored no matter what the state law says, unless a judge allows the decree to be changed, which is not normally the case.