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A married couple would not be able to sue each other for child support if not separated or divorced. A judge would have no reason to sign an order for child support on these grounds.

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Yes, as being separated, and legally separated are two different items.

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IF a couple is still legally married but currently separated and there is no child support order in place yet can the mother get back support from the time the couple separated?

No, child support will be assessed from the time the order goes into effect. you can file for a support order prior to the divorce though.


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If you are married to the mother, no. Then you share everything naturally. But if you have a child and you are separated or not married to the mother, and you do not have custody of the children, you have to pay child support


Can you collect child support in Indiana if your married but separated?

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Can you get child support while still married to kids fathers in the U.S.?

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What is child support?

Child support is court-ordered financial support paid by one parent to the other who has custody of the children, after the parties are separated or divorced, or when the parties were not married.


If your married but separated and the married wiman conceives a child during that time and the marriage is reconciled but now wants a divorce can the father argue against child support?

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Can a mother file for child support if she is still married to the father?

No the child support starts after you have divorced him. As long as you are married you share everything so what ever he makes is yours. If you mean while you are married to someone else, yes it can. If you are married to but separated from the child's father, with or without a court order, you can receive child support from him.


Can you get child support without a divorce?

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Can your exwife get child support if the child is not yours but you were married to her but separated when she had the child?

In many jurisdictions, the husband is presumed to be the child's father unless paternity is established by other means. The biological father would likely be required to pay child support even if the mother is married to someone else.


Can a illegal mother gets child support?

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Can the mother take a child out of the country if the couple is not married?

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