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Do you have to pay child support if you file for visitation rights?
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∙ 13y ago
Yes. Children are not for sale or barter. You have a right to visitation even if you don't pay child support - one has nothing to do with the other. Of course if you go to court and petition for visitation, you will get it, but they will also notice that you are deliquent and, as a separate matter, expect you to pay it. You can face jail time if you are too far behind.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe State child support agency does not get involved in visitation. And, if there's no court order requiring visitation, it's not likely that the police or District Attorney will get involved, either.
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∙ 13y agoThe non-custodial parent is responsible to pay child support whether or not they observe their visitation. If there is not currently an order in place, and you are attempting to put an order in place, yes you more than likely will be required to pay child support. Please do not let that stop you from being a good parent. You should pay child support anyway, and even if you don't do this, the other parent can come back and ask for back child support anyway.
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Can you keep the father of your child from having visitation rights and still collect child support?
Child support and visitation are two separate issues. The custodial parent can file a suit for child support but cannot deny the non custodial parent custodial or vistation rights is said parent wants those rights. That being said, the non custodial parent can file for custody or visitation regardless of whether the child support issue is addressed or not. Such matters are decided by the court if the parents cannot find an equitable solution.
Can the father still have visitation if he is not paying child support but has a court order to pay?
Visitation and child support are two different issues. Legally you can't keep your child from visiting the father on that charge. Some fathers have gotten modified change of custody orders because the mother wouldn't allow visitation.
Your baby is 9 months old and you have never received child support or anything else to help us he never calls to check on heri don't won't child support then she would have to go his house?
It's possible that if you file for child support he will file for visitation - assuming he isn't neglectful or abusive, visitation is his right as one of the parents of the child.
Can a mother deny visitation if the father is paying child support?
Whether or not a parent is paying child support is irrelevant when the issue is visitation rights. If there is a court order for visitation the primary custodial parent must allow it or be found in contempt of court. If there is not a court order in place the custodial parent can make the decision to when, where or if visitation is allowed. Visitation guidelines are usually established during the custodial proceedings.
Do you have to let father see child if he does not pay child support?
Yes. Child support and visitation are two separate issues and parent are not required to pay to see their children. However, you have the right and responsibility to pursue the child support issue. Every non-custodial parent should pay toward the support of their children. The court has many resources for enforcing child support orders. First, you need to make certain you have obtained a child support order. If the father doesn't pay you need to file a motion for contempt of court and stay on top of it. Ask the court's assistance in collecting.
Can you keep the father of your child from having visitation rights and still collect child support?
Child support and visitation are two separate issues. The custodial parent can file a suit for child support but cannot deny the non custodial parent custodial or vistation rights is said parent wants those rights. That being said, the non custodial parent can file for custody or visitation regardless of whether the child support issue is addressed or not. Such matters are decided by the court if the parents cannot find an equitable solution.
Can you file for visitation rights on a child that is not yours?
A stepparent that has established a parent-child relationship can file for visitation eright, but it's up to the judge.
If you pay child support can you see your child?
Child support and custody/visitation are separate issues. You should contact your local courts to file for visitation/custody if the custodial parent is denying visitation.
If my ex-spouse hasn't issued child support to me and is getting married soon how do I file to pay child support so I can see my child?
I live in Indiana. In our state. Child support does not pay for visitation. These are 2 separate issues all together. If you have an order or divorce decree with scheduled visitation, and she's not allowing you to see the child, then you need to take her back to court. If no visitation has been ordered, then you need to petition the court for visitation rights.
What if the father have not paid for child support?
Yes - custody/visitation are a separate issue from child support. File contempt for nonpayment of child support.
Can the father still have visitation if he is not paying child support but has a court order to pay?
Visitation and child support are two different issues. Legally you can't keep your child from visiting the father on that charge. Some fathers have gotten modified change of custody orders because the mother wouldn't allow visitation.
Do I have to pay child support if I do not know where the child is?
Yes. You must file for visitation/custody in the same court that issued the child support order.
If the parents were never married and the father never paid child support does he have the right to just take the child?
No. An unmarried woman has full legal and physical custody rights to her child until/unless the court rules otherwise. Paternity must be established (preferably by DNA testing) before an assumed father can petition the court for custodial or visitation rights and before the mother can file suit for child support. Please note, child support, custodial rights and visitation privileges are entirely separate matters and are treated as such by the domestic court.
Do you still have to pay child support if she has full custody and won't let you see your child?
Yes. Child support and visitation are two separate issues. You need to return to court and request a visitation order or file a motion for contempt if the mother is in violation of a visitation order. If you stop paying your child support that will compound your problems.
Do you have the right as an unwed mother to deny the biological father visitation rights?
You do not have the right to deny visitations but if you do, the father can and should request a court hearing to establish his paternity and get visitation rights. He can request custody or joint custody and the court will render a decision. If the child is to remain with the mother the court will set up a child support order and the father can file contempt charges if the mother withholds visitation or violates the visitation order in any other way.
What to do when custodial parent keeps child from visitation?
There is nothing you can do about it because child support and visitation are two separate things. Even though a person does not pay their child support, you can still get into trouble if you do not allow them to have their visits with the child.
Your baby is 9 months old and you have never received child support or anything else to help us he never calls to check on heri don't won't child support then she would have to go his house?
It's possible that if you file for child support he will file for visitation - assuming he isn't neglectful or abusive, visitation is his right as one of the parents of the child.
