Who legally adopted the child?
If the mother's new husband legally adopted the child, then the biological father's parental rights had to be terminated first. Which means that the biological father is NOT obligated to pay child support anymore. The new adoptive father has taken on all rights and responsibilities for the child.
Yes, child support and visitation and/or custodial matters are two completely different legal matters. All parents are legally required to financially support their minor biological or legally adopted children regardless of the circumstances.
Generally not, however the non-custodial parent may file for modification of the support order based on changes in financial circumstances.
Only with a modification. see link
Yes until a modification is approved.
The new husband is not responsible for the NCP's unpaid child support.
All states have recourses for a non custodial parent torequesta child support order amendedwhen there arevalid reason(s).
They can't simply "give the child to you." You need to return to the court and have the custody order modified so you'll have legal custody. It will go easier if the current custodial parent consents to the modification. At that time the current support order should be terminated and you can request child support if you wish.
Yes. Child support is for the "custodial parent". If you are not living at home with your custodial parent, then they are no longer eligible to receive child support. However, the non-custodial parent can request a modification if the child is no longer living with the custodial parent and that includes a change of custody. A 17 yr old is not emancipated in Texas, unless proper procedures through the courts have taken place. If that is the case, then the custodial parent and child are no longer eligible for child support.
Notify the court immediately and petition for a modification so that arrears will not accumulate at the current rate.
It requires a modification in the order, and it will be based on their incomes, but generally yes. I advise fathers to make this modification.
You file for a termination of support in the court where the original order was issued or if there was a change of venue due to the move, in that court. If you are not in arrears or the custodial parent has not filed for and been awarded an extended support modification, your petition for termination will be granted.
No. A petition for modification must be filed with the court. Until that is allowed the child support order will remain in effect.No. A petition for modification must be filed with the court. Until that is allowed the child support order will remain in effect.No. A petition for modification must be filed with the court. Until that is allowed the child support order will remain in effect.No. A petition for modification must be filed with the court. Until that is allowed the child support order will remain in effect.