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They don;t put them in jail if they don't. Only 7 out of 1000 pay it.

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Q: Will courts put mothers in jail who have children at home but owe child support?
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Will the courts look at using child support for retaliation?

Most state courts use a uniform schedule to assess child support. Courts do not view child support as retaliation.Most state courts use a uniform schedule to assess child support. Courts do not view child support as retaliation.Most state courts use a uniform schedule to assess child support. Courts do not view child support as retaliation.Most state courts use a uniform schedule to assess child support. Courts do not view child support as retaliation.


Do mothers ever pay child support to fathers?

yes...if the father has custody of the child or children then a woman has to pay child support just like a man.


Do courts take into consideration if a noncustodial parent has other children living with him when determining child support or modifying child support?

No. In general, child support is a percentage of net income.


If you pay child support can the courts tell you the address of where your children live?

Um, why? Is your ex-wife hiding from you?


Does a person with elevn or more children pay child support?

Yes, a person who has 11 or more children will still have to pay child support. If there are multiple mothers to these children, their amounts may be small if there are several parties that are being paid separately.


If you are receiving child support for your daughter from her father and he has another child and the mother of that child files for child support also is your daughter child support affected by that?

Yes since there is only so much money that can be taken for child support regardless of the number of children. The limit is 25% of a persons wage can be taken for child support. The courts can not take more then 25% of a persons income even if there are a hundred children.


What is the percentage you should receive for child support for two children in MS?

There are specific Mississippi Child Support Guidelines, designed to be in the best interests of the child, that the courts use to determine the correct amount of child support. These will be followed, unless both parents agree to an amount other than that calculated by the guidelines, or the courts decide the guidelines are unjust. The guidelines are based on the following percentages of the net income of the parent responsible for support:1 child 14%2 children 20%3 children 22%4 children 24%5 or more children 26%


Does child support automatically end when the child reaches 19 or do you have notify the courts?

I was told that it ends when the child turns 18 inless they owe money in child support but I would ask the courts. I was told that it ends when the child turns 18 inless they owe money in child support but I would ask the courts.


What is the statute of limitation on child support if it's really old?

Generally, courts will not order current support for children who are adults/ emancipated, unless they are severely handicapped. However, there is no statute of limitations on collecting past-due child support.


How do you find out if you have to pay child support?

If you have to pay support, you will be hearing from the courts and/or the child support agency in your State or the child's State.SEE LINKS BELOW


What happens to the child support when a child moves from California to Texas to live with non custodial parent who is paying child support?

A change of custody must be filed through the courts. A change in child support should also be filed through the courts.


How many single mothers are there in the Philippines?

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