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The amount varies according to the laws of the state in which the support order is mandated. In some US states it can be a maximum of 50% of the obligated parent's disposable income.

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Q: How much money can the state take from you in child support cases?
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Will someone who fails to pay child support be tried in federal court?

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Do you have to report a big sum of money to child support if you get child support in th state of Tennessee?

i got a large sum of money from my ex husband 401 k when we got divorced do i have to report it to child support


Can you have 2 child support cases for the same child?

Sometimes State child support agencies keep more than account for a child in order to differentiate between current support and arrearages, support owed to the other parent and support owed to the State, or support owed to more than one State. However, only one support order can be in effect for any given period of time.


Do you need to pay child support when child is 18?

It depends on your state law and support order. In some cases you must pay support while the child is in school, even past 18 years old.


In Washington state if you put money in your child's savings account does that count as child support?

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Can child support take money for children not living in that state?

no Child support obligations are enforceable nationwide. For example, child lives in State A, obligor lives in State B. At State A's request, State B may initiate wage withholding, interception of payments, etc. to collect support from obligor on behalf of the child.


How much does child support increase if non custodial parent comes into a large sum of money?

The state sets the rates for child support. If he has paid up and is not in arrears, then the money is his to spend.


Can a state make you pay child support if you have not gone to court?

The State enforces court orders, and sometimes establishes paternity/support administratively in cases where the courts are not involved.


If your a under age mother and the father is an older adult how can you get child support?

The age of the parents has no bearing on child support. All the State cares about is who are the biological parents, who has custody, and how much money does each parent make. You get child support by filing a child support case with the Attorney General's office in your state.


Do you have to put your child father on child support if you need medicaid for yourself in Louisiana?

If the child is eligible for support and not receiving it, yes. The money will go to reimburse the state for your medical expenses and those of the child.


Does child support end if child is disabled?

No. If a child is disabled prior to the age of majority, most states have different child support guidelines. Check your state laws. In many cases it can actually continue past the age of majority.


Is there any way to get government money without the babys father paying child support?

If by "government money" you mean public assistance, the answer is yes, but you will have to cooperate with the State in getting a support order for the child's father.