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You still owe the money. It is best to find a survival level job to support your child while you look for the job you want.

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Q: What happens if you are not employed but have an order for child support?
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What does it mean child support order reserved due to unemployment?

It means exactly what it says - the court will revisit the issue of child support if/when the obligor becomes employed.


Does a father have to pay child support in Illinois if he is not employed?

If there is a valid court order of support the parent must adhere to the terms regardless of his or her financial situation.


A non-custodial parent who is not employed pay child support?

In general, child support is based on ability to pay. The court may order the NCP to seek employment and report on his efforts to do so.


What happens if you owe child support however the child is now an adult?

You still owe the back support. Once the child reaches the age of majority (as defined by the support order) there will be no continuing obligation.


What happens if the inmate was already in prison when court order was put in place to pay child support?

In such a case, child support will continue to accrue under the terms of the order until the order is modified, suspended or terminated.


Does a divorce decree supersede a child support order?

If the divorce decree addresses child support and is issued after the child support order then it replaces the child support order. If the child support order was issued or amended after the divorce decree then you abide by the most recent order with regard to child support.


What happens if you give additional child support payments without a court order?

If the amounts paid are over and above the amount due in a child support order it would be considered a gift to the child's mother. If there is no existing child support order you should make payments by check. If the mother eventually seeks a child support order the court can go backward to collect child support that should have been paid. If you have proof of payments they will result in a credit.


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

The child support money is part of a court order between your two parents, for your benefit. It is up to them. If you are still in school at eighteen and not employed full time, your custodial parent may still receive support.


Can you get child support if you care for the child of a family member?

You must have legal custody in order to request a child support order from the court.You must have legal custody in order to request a child support order from the court.You must have legal custody in order to request a child support order from the court.You must have legal custody in order to request a child support order from the court.


Will going to college stop you from paying child support?

No. If you owe child support enrolling in college will not make the child support go away. You need to request a modification of the child support order. The existing order is in effect until it is modified.No. If you owe child support enrolling in college will not make the child support go away. You need to request a modification of the child support order. The existing order is in effect until it is modified.No. If you owe child support enrolling in college will not make the child support go away. You need to request a modification of the child support order. The existing order is in effect until it is modified.No. If you owe child support enrolling in college will not make the child support go away. You need to request a modification of the child support order. The existing order is in effect until it is modified.


What happens at a child support hearing when i am not divorced from my child's father yet?

They will most likely enter a temporary custody and support order that will stand until the final decree is issued.


What happens when one child graduates but there is still another child by the same mother to pay child support for?

Unless the order states otherwise, the amount of support does not change when one child attains majority/becomes emancipated.