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Only one venue may have jurisdiction over a child support matter at any one time. (However, multiple States may enforce an existing order.) The case is typically filed in the State where the child currently resides.

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Can a mother get full custody if she is unemployed and still living with her parent who supports them all and the father has court ordered child support that he does not pay?

The mother must file a motion for contempt for the father's failure to pay his court ordered child support. The court will address that issue before hearing testimony for a change of custody, which will require compelling evidence on the part of the mother.


Who has custody when both of the parents names are on the birth certificate?

Generally, if the parents are unmarried the mother has sole custody and control in most states until the father can establish his paternity. Once paternity is established in court, the father can request visitations or custody through the court. If the mother retains physical custody she can request that the court issue a child support order. If the father gets physical custody he can request a child support order.


Unwed couple live different states mother in Rhode Island and father in Washington no longer amicably communicate what rights will father have?

I just went through this myself. I am mother in MT. Father in TN. Father has not seen son since he was 5 months old. Now he is 12. Father still has full rights to my son, even after all this time. Do you know why? He is finally current on Child Support. He has the right to see my son on his original visitation days that were set 12 years ago. The only way to change this is to take him back to court.


The mother and one year old child live in Iowa the father not married leaves to live in Florida what happns with the child and can the mother get child support?

Research the child support laws for both states and find which state offers WHAT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST FOR THE CHILD. but remember if you go to the other state to sue for child support everytime you have to appear in court you will have to travel to that state.


The parents of a child are unmarried and the father's name is not on the birth certificate. The mother gave the child her last name. Does she have to change it to her father's last name?

NO. In most states the father of the child must be present at the time of birth to sign the birth certificate as the father of the child. It could, in reality, be any man who would be willing to take legal responsibility for the unborn child. A child will only automatically get the father's name if the two parents are married. Even if the father pays child support, the mother is not obigated to change the child's last name to that of the father.

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Is it legal for a mother to collect child support while the father is living with her and the child?

It depends on the state. In most states the father would still be required to pay child support, even though he is living with the mother and the child. However, if the father was financially supporting the mother and child, it's likely that the courts would suspend the child support order.


What rights does an American father have over his son when the divorce states mother has sole custody but father is required to pay support?

none except standardized visitation.


Does the father still have 2 pay child support if mother move child out of state?

Yes. Child support laws are recognized by all states. No escape.


Which commandment states that you shall honor your father and mother?

The commandment that states "you shall honor your father and mother" is the fifth commandment in the Bible.


If a woman is getting child support and the child goes to live with the father but the mother still has visitation does the father still pay child support?

In Missouri, after 30 days the support can stop, but in most states, a modification motion needs to be filed with the courts.


If child lives with mother in a different state does the father pay support where the child resides or where the father resides?

The court that issued the order has jurisdiction but moving can complicate the situation. You should consult with an attorney or some other child support enforcement specialist. Courts will enforce child support orders from other states however, with reduced staff, it may be difficult to find that kind of support.


Can a mother who lives in the united states file for child support if the father lives in Mexico?

Yes (she should file in the US); however, actually collecting support might be difficult.


How much do you pay for child support if the father is not married to the mother?

In the United States child support is based on state child support guidelines. You need to check the guidelines for your state.In the United States child support is based on state child support guidelines. You need to check the guidelines for your state.In the United States child support is based on state child support guidelines. You need to check the guidelines for your state.In the United States child support is based on state child support guidelines. You need to check the guidelines for your state.


Do you still receive child support if he is visiting his father?

Depends on how long the visit is. But if the father is the non-custodial parent in this case, then he will have to pay child support on this child. Different states vary in their laws. But typically a "visit" will not affect child support.


If you get married do you have to tell the man who gives you child support?

Depends on specific states laws as they apply to child support and the welfare of the child. If the mother married a sex offender, should the father know?


Can you sue your mom for leaving you?

Generally, and unfortunately, you cannot sue your mother for leaving you in the United States. If you live with your father the Family Court can require her to pay child support to help pay for your needs. If your father is not available, the state can appoint a guardian for you (perhaps grandparents or aunt & uncle) and then require your mother to pay child support to that guardian.


Does an umarried mother have child support rights in Florida?

I think in all states unmarried mothers are elgible for child support. However they will want to establish the legal father of the child. This is called "paternity establishment." Paternity can be established in the following ways: • If a child is born to an unmarried mother, she and the man claimed to be the father can sign an "Affidavit of Parentage" to legally establish the father's rights and obligations. • The mother and the man claimed to be the father can ask a court to determine the legal father of the child. Genetic testing may be necessary to determine the biological father of a child.