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How can i get my back pay child support reduced because i was in prison for three years?
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∙ 9y ago
In most states, child support arrears can only be reduced by court order dating back to the date the petition was made. Your best bet is to hire an attorney to file the proper paperwork whiile you are in prison.
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∙ 12y ago
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Can you stop paying child support because you are unable to work because of an illness?
No. You can go to court and see about having the payment amount reduced but you still have to pay child support because your child still needs to eat.
Can support stop or be reduced if the child does not want anything to do with father because this is what mother wants?
No. Support and visitation are separate issues.
If noncustodial father pays child support for child for previous marriage remarries and second wife has an adopted child can support be reduced for the first child since he has remarried in GA?
Typically courts will not penalize a child by reducing support payments because a parent has had another child because this is not seen as being in the best interest of the child.
Can a mother who was ordered to pay support purposely quits her job to avoid paying support and is awaiting a prison sentence in 5 months have her support amount reduced while incarcerated?
Actually it stops while in prison, according to Judge David Grey Ross, Commissioner of the Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement.see link
How can you get your child support reduced?
File a petition for modification of support with the appropriate court.
Can your child support be reduced if you have visitation rights?
child support and visitation rights are two totally different things. The answer is no.
How do you get child support reduced when your oldest one turns 18?
Apply to the court that issued the child support order.
Does the State of MO take over child support while your ex-husband is in prison?
Only if you qualify for Welfare. Child support arrears cannot accrue on someone in prison.
Does getting married while prison cut your time?
If you get married while you are in prison, you prison sentence will not be cut. Getting married while is prison has nothing to do with your sentence in any way.
How much is child support reduced when one child turns 21?
I don't think they give child support for an adult. If your parents wants to support you great, but at 21 it is not a must.
What if the father goes to prison does your child support stops?
If the father goes to prison his responsibility for child support does not stop. For all practical purposes, he will have no income and will not be able to pay you one cent. Do not expect to get any money out of him while his is in prison.
Does the money you owe child support keep adding up if you are in prison?
Yes, while in prison you are obligated to pay child support and any monies you make in prison can be put towards child support. However, each State is difficult so it is wise to get legal counsel. Here is a good website for prisoners regarding child support enforement. http://www.fcnetwork.org/library/p3Child Support.html
