Assuming this is about a child support arrearage, the only legal excuses are misidentification and payment.
Most definitely! There would be absolutely no excuse for someone not paying child support, if it is not paid legal actions can be taken.
Yes, until/unless the child is adopted.
Yes, if the child is still in high school, college or is disabled.
You must have legal custody in order to request a child support order from the court.You must have legal custody in order to request a child support order from the court.You must have legal custody in order to request a child support order from the court.You must have legal custody in order to request a child support order from the court.
First, they have the legal authority to enter such judgments. Second, a court can issue a notice of a hearing to compel you to appear in court. If you don't it can issue a warrant for your arrest. Third, a judge can and will enter that judgment against you if you are not paying your child support on time.
The persons in custody of the child must file for legal guardianship and request the court modify the child support order. The person needs legal standing to receive child support.
Assuming you mean, "not the man's biological child," - the judge must first determine that the man is the child's father by, e.g., marriage to the mother at time of conception/birth, adoption, DNA testing, acknowledgment of paternity, etc.
Yes, you can be legally required to pay child support even if you do not want to, as it is a legal obligation to financially support your child. Failure to pay child support can result in legal consequences.
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If you are the child's father then you really have little legal support to not support your child. Your child is legally entitled to your financial support.
No. At twenty an individual is no longer a child (minor) but a legal adult, no longer the mandatory responsibility of a legal guardian, and not eligible for child support.
If you are their legal guardian, you can collect child support from both parents of the child. If you are not their legal guardian and they just live with you, you do not have rights to child support.