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In California can a person receive child support if they have 50 50 custody?
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Child support and custody are two different and only distantly related things. If there's a significant earnings disparity between the parents, it's very likely that a court could award child support to the lower income parent in a shared custody situation.
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How do i receive child support from both parents?
Child support is not paid to the child. It would be payable to the person who currently has legal custody of the child or to the State if the State has custody.
How can a person collect child support when they have to pay child support?
You sue the person for child support. Just because you pay child support for one child does not mean you can not receive child support for the one you have custody of.
Do you have to have custody to file for child support?
Your question could be read in different ways. Child support is intended only for the support of children and their needs. If the children are in the custody of (living with and being supported by) someone who is not the parent on a regular basis, that person must petition the court to be appointed the legal guardian and then petition for a child support order against the parents. If you are the parent then you must have custody in order to get child support. If your children are in the custody of someone else, such as the example provided above, you cannot receive child support.
Does losing guardianship stop child support payments?
In general, the parent or guardian with the most parenting time is eligible to receive child support from the non-custodial parent. You do not need to be the child's biological parent to receive child support.
Can a relative file a child support for the absence of the mother?
The person who files for child support must have legal custody. If not the parent they must be a court appointed guardian.The person who files for child support must have legal custody. If not the parent they must be a court appointed guardian.The person who files for child support must have legal custody. If not the parent they must be a court appointed guardian.The person who files for child support must have legal custody. If not the parent they must be a court appointed guardian.
When a child is abandoned by a parent receiving child support how does that child get the child support?
The persons in custody of the child must file for legal guardianship and request the court modify the child support order. The person needs legal standing to receive child support.
What can you do if you know a parent receiving child support but doesn't have custody of the children?
Encourage the person or persons with legal custody to file for child support modification or diversion of funds to them. If they do not have legal custody, that must be established or child support will continue to go to the person of record, the parent, in this case.
Can the custodial parent continue to receive child support payments if they are in prison in Tennessee?
If the parent is in prison the child is no longer considered to be in above said's custody. Unless it was an overlook by the state, the incarcerated parent should receive no benefits for the child, as those benefits are marked for use by the person or institution with physical and legal custody of the child or children.
Is there way to relinquish child custody but not child support?
Not really. Child support is for the care of the child and should be disbursed to the person with legal custody. In other words, you can't have your cake and eat it too.
Is there a law that states that a custodial parent whom receives child support must have that child living with them in their custody?
In many jurisdictions, the custodial parent is expected to have the child living with them in order to receive child support. If the child is not in the custodial parent's care, the non-custodial parent may request a modification of the child support agreement. Each state may have specific laws regarding this issue, so it is important to consult with a legal professional for guidance.
Why does a non custodial parent pay for child support to the custodial parent when they live together?
Because you are not married and filed for child support. You have to pay child support to one parent and that has to be to the one with custody. If you both had 50/50 custody it could look differently but you only have visitation.
Does the father still pay child support if the mother voluntarily gives custody to someone else?
No, if the mother voluntarily gives cutody to someone else, she can no longer be paid child support because she no longer has custody of the child. What happens now is the father can obtain custody because he does have rights or the person who has custody and have legal guardianship can file for assistance in which child support can be included or filed.
