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If the custodial parent does not want child support can the minor child file for the support themselves?
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Do the courts automatically file for child support or does the custodial parent?
The custodial parent must initiate a petition for child support either through an attorney or for themselves.
What constitutes custodial parent in reference to child support?
The custodial parent is the parent with custody/guardianship of the child.
What if child has a child and receives federal aid and child support?
If a custodial parent receives child support for the benefit of a minor child, and that minor child has a child themselves, they can receive child support for their child, however, as far as federal aid, they are required to disclose the child support the custodial parent receives for their benefit as income.
Does the custodial parent have to work to get child support in Virginia?
No, the custodial parent does not have to work to get their support. The support goes from the child's other biological parent.Ê
Is child support due to minor if the minor is incarcerated?
Child support is paid to the custodial parent. It must be paid until the child support order is modified.Child support is paid to the custodial parent. It must be paid until the child support order is modified.Child support is paid to the custodial parent. It must be paid until the child support order is modified.Child support is paid to the custodial parent. It must be paid until the child support order is modified.
Are both unmarried parents required to pay child support in Mississippi?
The non-custodial parent will be required to pay child support.The non-custodial parent will be required to pay child support.The non-custodial parent will be required to pay child support.The non-custodial parent will be required to pay child support.
Does child support go to a child who is 18 and not living with custodial parent?
No. Unless specifically ordered otherwise, child support payments go to the custodial parent as ordered.No. Unless specifically ordered otherwise, child support payments go to the custodial parent as ordered.No. Unless specifically ordered otherwise, child support payments go to the custodial parent as ordered.No. Unless specifically ordered otherwise, child support payments go to the custodial parent as ordered.
When a custodial parent dies is child support from a non custodial parent still due?
Of course. Unless the non-custodial parent takes sole custody, the non-custodial parent is still responsible for paying child support to whomever the child goes to. There is no reason the death of a parent should terminate the other parent's child support obligation.
In the state of Texas if you are seventeen and your parent is receiving child support does the child have to live at home for parent to continue child support?
Yes. Child support is for the "custodial parent". If you are not living at home with your custodial parent, then they are no longer eligible to receive child support. However, the non-custodial parent can request a modification if the child is no longer living with the custodial parent and that includes a change of custody. A 17 yr old is not emancipated in Texas, unless proper procedures through the courts have taken place. If that is the case, then the custodial parent and child are no longer eligible for child support.
Does a child have to live with custodial parent in order for custodial parent to receive support?
yes
Can a child sue a parent for child support?
Not technically. Child support is for a custodial parent to support the child. Check your state laws.
Can a child sue custodial parent if noncustodial parent does not pay child support?
no
