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You are a grandparent who takes care of your 2 grand kids Can you take their fathers to court for child support?
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∙ 15y ago
Yes ,you may because your they main proivder.
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Does a parent have to pay back child support to a grandmother if the child was in their care?
Nah. I didn't have to, and my lawer said I didn't have to!(I am serious.)=This may depend on the state and county you live in. In parts of PA, if the grandparents are given custody of a child or have custody of a child, they CAN petition for child support, and yes the parents would have to pay for the care of that child.=
Can a grandparent receive child support if she is supporting the daughter and the baby?
They need to be the court appointed guardians and then they can petition in the family court for child support from the biological parents of the child.They need to be the court appointed guardians and then they can petition in the family court for child support from the biological parents of the child.They need to be the court appointed guardians and then they can petition in the family court for child support from the biological parents of the child.They need to be the court appointed guardians and then they can petition in the family court for child support from the biological parents of the child.
When a child is being kept by the grandparent is the grandparent's income used when calculating the father's child support payments?
The parents are responsible for child support, not the grandparents. If the grandmother has legal custody the child support payments should go directly to her via a court order. All states in the US have child support guidelines, based on income and other factors, that must be used to calculate what the non-custodial parent(s) must pay.It should be noted that if the child lives with her grandparent that grandparent is already contributing to the child's support above and beyond the payments made by the parent(s). Child support payments rarely amount to enough to completely support the child.
Can a grandparent sue an ex son in law if he is not paying court ordered child support and the grandparent is paying for all of the childrens needs?
I don't see how the parent not paying child support play any role in custody for the grandparents. If the parents are found unfit the grandparents have a chance for custody just like other relatives do. The biological parents are still the ones paying child support. Not being able to pay child support does not make you a unfit parent.
A grandparent was granted temporary custody of my son. Will that effect my child support payment from the father?
Yes. The payments should be turned over to the person who has legal custody. Child support should have been addressed at the time the guardianship was granted to the grandparent. If that was not done, the child's father needs to go to court to have the support order modified so he can pay the grandparent. If that happens you may be required to pay back any money you accepted when the child was not in your custody. You should review the court order that transferred legal guardianship to the grandparent. If you still have questions you should visit the family court and ask to speak with an advocate. You need to avoid future problems that may arise if you spend child support that you are not entitled to receive.
Can a grandparent get temp custody without fathers permission if mother is incompetent?
No. The grandparent must go through the court to petition for guardianship and the court will notify the father. He will have the opportunity to object. The court will make a determination that is in the best interest of the child.No. The grandparent must go through the court to petition for guardianship and the court will notify the father. He will have the opportunity to object. The court will make a determination that is in the best interest of the child.No. The grandparent must go through the court to petition for guardianship and the court will notify the father. He will have the opportunity to object. The court will make a determination that is in the best interest of the child.No. The grandparent must go through the court to petition for guardianship and the court will notify the father. He will have the opportunity to object. The court will make a determination that is in the best interest of the child.
Can a grandma get child support from a mom and dad who don't care for their children?
Any grandparent(s) who are the primary caregivers for their grandchildren or any child of the family and not living in the same residence as the children's parents is entitled to be reimbursed for the care of those children. To be eligible for such support the grandparent must be able to show the court that the caregiving of the children is done from necessity and not just a "family matter". Or the grandparent(s) may file a petition for custody if that has not yet been done, if custody is granted, child support will be ordered as well. Contact the clerk of the circuit court in the county of residence for more information on the laws of the state in which you reside and filing procedures. Or contact the state's department of family and childrens services.
Do you have to go for child support if the father of the child is helping you?
Yes, or he should. It's not legal to pay outside a court order. I teach fathers to never do this.
Can grandparent cancel child support payment if grandchild receives medicad due to parent having financial hardship?
It's doubtful that the court would find such action to be in the child's best interests.
Will someone who fails to pay child support be tried in federal court?
No. Child support cases are handled by the state court that issued the child support order.No. Child support cases are handled by the state court that issued the child support order.No. Child support cases are handled by the state court that issued the child support order.No. Child support cases are handled by the state court that issued the child support order.
Who do you contact if child support enforcement has been billing for something that is not legal?
Return to the court that issued the child support order.Return to the court that issued the child support order.Return to the court that issued the child support order.Return to the court that issued the child support order.
Can a father who is not on child support still see his child?
Yes, but it might take a court order. Single fathers have no rights to see the child without an order, plus if a child support order is not in place, you better get it done. see links
