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The benefit is that your child is getting financial support from BOTH parents for all the things that he she needs. Food, shelter, clothing, education, etc. These things really DO add up!

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Mother no longer maintains a bedroom can she still get child support for a child living on his own?

Child support is intended for the child's benefit, not the mother's.


Can your parents claim your child if you pay the majority to support them?

Only if you are found to be a unsuitable parent. Regardless of who has them you still have to pay child support. If you mean that you support your parents, that is optional while child support is not.


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Is the balance still owed after child support has been dropped?

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When you turn 18 do you have rights to child support money?

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In Kentucky can a person 48yrsold sue for back child support?

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If a child turns 21 can she still get child support that is owe to her in new york state?

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In Mississippi if a father has been court ordered to pay child support and later gets on disability does he still have to pay child support?

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Can a father still claim his child on his income tax if the father is now in prison?

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Can you claim your incarcerated child on your taxes?

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