Parents must support their biological children regardless of the circumstances and regardless if a child support order is in place. Judges take an extremely critical view of a parent whether it be the father or mother who neglect their parental responsibilties. The morality of such action is an entirely different issue.
absolutely
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No, only the biological parents pay child support for their child.
If the separated spouse is still legally married to the debtor spouse and/or co-signed the original obligation while married, yes.
You are the "spouse" until you are no longer legally married.
If you been separated from your spouse but did it because of abuse do you need legal documentation for that?
Yes the law allows you to divorce your spouse legally if you are separated from your spouse for a period of five years.
You are two people who are married to each other who are separated.
As you both are legally separated you can do it.
If you are still legally married, you can be held responsible. That would be the benefit of getting a divorce.
Yes, you may be eligible for food stamps if you are married but separated from your spouse, as long as you meet the other eligibility requirements set by the program.
If spouse is ordered to pay support by a court, until another court changes that, you cannot "protect" the spouse.