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An unmarried father cannot "choose" to not pay child support. The laws in every state require that a father pay for the support of his child. The mother must bring an action to the appropriate court so that a child support order can be established. Visitation rights are separate and a father can have visitation rights established by the court. Visitation rights are not dependent on paying child support.

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Q: If the father of a child gets married and owes back child support can the spouse be obligated to pay his back child support in CA?
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If the father of a child gets married and owes back child support can the new spouse be obligated to pay his back child support even if the father was never married to the mother of the child?

I'M in the same situation. I was told that the spouse is not held responsible for your child even if she is married to your child's father and he isn't supporting the child. Eventually he will get locked up and his license will get suspended.AnswerNo, you have no legal obligation to support the biological child of your spouse. However, depending upon what state you live in, property owned jointly can be subject to a lien or seizure for back support payments. Whether or not a marriage took place between the biological parents is irrelevant when it pertains to the support of the child/children. That is based on the assumption that paternity was established to the satisfaction of the court or the father voluntarily accepted the parental obligations.


What if your child's father has not legitimized the child and does not pay child support but is on the birth certificate can you get married and have your spouse adopt the child?

Your spouse may adopt the child but the court will have to serve notice of that proceeding to the biological father.


If you are legally married to an absentee spouse but have a child by another man and paternity has been established is the father of the child obligated to pay child support?

Parents of minor children are legally required to support said child/children regardless of the circumstances surrounding the matter. The biological father of the child in question must be financially responsible for his child according to the laws and ruling of the court of the state in which the child is a resident.


Do you have to pay child support to your spouse if you never adopted her child?

not if your cold hearted This full depends on related circumstances. These usually apply when she has no idea who the father is, or at least claims that, and you've become a primary influence in the child's life. The drawback of this is that you can be prevented from getting custody or visitation rights, because you're not the father, while being obligated to pay child support. see link below


Can remarried mom leave custody of children to new spouse in Last Will and Testament when bilogical father is still living and has visitation and pays child support?

Can, but the father can challenge it in probate.

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If the father of a child gets married and owes back child support can thenew spouse be obligated to pay his back child support even if he was never married to the mother of the child in Illinois?

The father of the child (whether he was ever legally married to the child's mother or not) is obligated to pay the child support. His new spouse cannot be LEGALLY obligated to pay it since she has no part in the action at all, but there is no bar to her helping her husband pay it if she wishes to do so.


If the father of a child gets married and owes back child support can the new spouse be obligated to pay his back child support even if the father was never married to the mother of the child?

I'M in the same situation. I was told that the spouse is not held responsible for your child even if she is married to your child's father and he isn't supporting the child. Eventually he will get locked up and his license will get suspended.AnswerNo, you have no legal obligation to support the biological child of your spouse. However, depending upon what state you live in, property owned jointly can be subject to a lien or seizure for back support payments. Whether or not a marriage took place between the biological parents is irrelevant when it pertains to the support of the child/children. That is based on the assumption that paternity was established to the satisfaction of the court or the father voluntarily accepted the parental obligations.


If a man owes back child support and gets married can the new spouse be obligated to pay it back with income tax return in new york state?

She can file an Injured Spouse Form. see link


Can the wife of your baby father be obligated to pay for child support if he is not working?

Your child's father's spouse is not responsible for your child(ren). However, the State may place liens on your child's father's real and personal property, including bank accounts, even though his spouse is a joint owner.


What if your child's father has not legitimized the child and does not pay child support but is on the birth certificate can you get married and have your spouse adopt the child?

Your spouse may adopt the child but the court will have to serve notice of that proceeding to the biological father.


If a father of a child gets married and owes back child support can the new spouse be obligated to pay back back his child support in Texas with income tax refunds?

If you file joint and your tax refund gets intercepted, then you would have to file a "wounded spouse" form to get your portion of the refund. But beware, the child support office could hold the refund up to 6 months to clear all the paperwork before you get anything back.


Can your new spouse be obligated for your child support or arrears in Colorado?

No, only parents of the child pays for the child.


If you are legally married to an absentee spouse but have a child by another man and paternity has been established is the father of the child obligated to pay child support?

Parents of minor children are legally required to support said child/children regardless of the circumstances surrounding the matter. The biological father of the child in question must be financially responsible for his child according to the laws and ruling of the court of the state in which the child is a resident.


If your spouse voluntarily leaves the home does he pay child support?

If your spouse voluntarily leaves the home, they are still obligated to financially support their children. Child support is based on the income and circumstances of both parents, not on who is living in the home. Therefore, your spouse would still be required to pay child support.


Can a new spouse be obligated to pay child support if you are separated from your mate in the state of GA?

No, only the biological parents pay child support for their child.


Will a spouse be responsible for child support if the child was conceive during the marriage?

Yes. The father is responsible for child support whether or not the parents were ever married. It is the biological connection that creates the legal obligation to support a child.Yes. The father is responsible for child support whether or not the parents were ever married. It is the biological connection that creates the legal obligation to support a child.Yes. The father is responsible for child support whether or not the parents were ever married. It is the biological connection that creates the legal obligation to support a child.Yes. The father is responsible for child support whether or not the parents were ever married. It is the biological connection that creates the legal obligation to support a child.


Does the married spouse have to be listed on the birth certificate if he is not the father?

yes