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Not necessarily. It depends more on who has physical custody.

Not necessarily. It depends more on who has physical custody.

Not necessarily. It depends more on who has physical custody.

Not necessarily. It depends more on who has physical custody.

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Q: Does joint custody reduce child support payments?
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Can you file for retro child support payments if awarded custody of your child in the state of Utah?

Yes, if you had custody of the child during the period for which you are seeking retroactive support.


Do child support payments reduce when the child reaches 16?

Generally, no.


Does full custody including food money?

Custody is a separate issue from money. Child support payments are about money. Custody is about who raises a child, who is in charge of that child and with whom does that child live.


If I have my child as much or more than my ex should I have to pay child support?

If your ex is the custodial parent then you are required to pay child support however if you have joint custody the order could change drastically. If you have your child as much as your ex and you dont have joint custody appointed by the court then you should file for it to reduce your payments.


Can a mother get child support payments while she is in jail?

If she is in jail she can not have custody so no, she will not get money for a child she does not have custody of. That money goes to the child's legal guardian.


Can child support be reduced due to noncustodial parent moving out of state?

That is not generally a reason to reduce child support payments. The child support guidelines where the case is filed will still be used. You should visit the court with jurisdiction and inquire there.That is not generally a reason to reduce child support payments. The child support guidelines where the case is filed will still be used. You should visit the court with jurisdiction and inquire there.That is not generally a reason to reduce child support payments. The child support guidelines where the case is filed will still be used. You should visit the court with jurisdiction and inquire there.That is not generally a reason to reduce child support payments. The child support guidelines where the case is filed will still be used. You should visit the court with jurisdiction and inquire there.


Does child support cease during a custody modification in Florida family court?

No. Custody and child support are two different things. If custody is modified, child support should also be modified at the same time. When/if that modification becomes legal, then and only then would any changes in support payments be made.


Should one party keep receiving child support payments even if the child is not with them fulltime or not at all?

If the child is not with them at all, the child support should go to the one who have custody of the child. If they share custody they have to agree on who will pay support and who will take the responsibility and see to that the child have everything he needs. If the parents can not agree the court will decide.


What is reasonable child support and allimony payments?

Half your income. The larger portion towards children. Keep in mind if you have massive deductions on your paycheck, they will reduce the amount YOU get as your CS/SS payments will be fixed. 401K will be split down the middle and all your accounts and property 50/50. But, if your wife/husband is a frivilous spender and has been bringing you to financial ruin for years, you will be better off financially AFTER he/she's out of your accounts.


As a father who pays child support do I have a say in my child's religion?

As a father if you have sole physical custody of your child you can ask the court to have your ex, pay child support to you, and the same would go for her. It is who ever has the most physical custody of the child and also if that person asks the court for child support payments. Answer #2 Yes you do have a say in your child's religion if you have any legal custody of your child. Find out through your court more information about this.


Can child support paid to the custodial parent be garnished if they owe other debts?

No. Child support payments cannot be garnished.No. Child support payments cannot be garnished.No. Child support payments cannot be garnished.No. Child support payments cannot be garnished.


Is your roommate's income viable for child custody?

No. The roommate is not related to you in any legal sense, therefore their income does not come into the picture when figuring your means of child support payments or the receiving of such payments thereof.