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If a father has never been legitimized is he still responsible for child support arrears?
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∙ 12y ago
A simple DNA test would be sufficient to legitimize the father. If the result were positive, chances are that he would have to pay child support.
AnswerI believe after a paternity test is conducted and results prove he is the child's father, you can legally claim child support. Claiming doesn't necessarily mean you will get something, it all depends on your situation and the fathers and of course the court will be involved. I would look into the DCF department of your state. Every state has their own laws.Wiki User
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What if your child's father has not legitimized the child and does not pay child support but is on the birth certificate can you get married and have your spouse adopt the child?
Your spouse may adopt the child but the court will have to serve notice of that proceeding to the biological father.
Should custodial FATHERS receive child support?
YES,THEY SHOULD. A CUSTODIAL MOTHER GET'S CHILD SUPPORT WHY WOULDNT THE FATHER. IT WORK'S BOTH WAY'S.
Is biological father liable for child support if the mother got married before the birth of the child?
Yes , the biological father will be held legally responsible for the support of his child .
How many months behind in child support can you be before your rights are taken away?
none as they are separate issues and most child support arrears are on men who learned years later that they were a father, when ordered to pay back to the birth of the child.
How can a father avoid paying child support if the grandmother gets custody?
My answer to that would be 'No'. The father is responsible for providing child-support regardless of who has custody of the child; at least until the age of 18.
May the father of the child waive child support arrears if they both have joint custody but father has physical custody and mother has child for summer and holidays?
No. If there's a court order against the father, which resulted in any kind of arrears, the father is still responsible for it. Arrears are paid and there's no statute of limitations on it, as well as, any support and/or custody modifications.
Can you still go after the father for back pay child support if your child is moved out?
Yes. Arrears associated with court ordered child support can be pursued.Yes. Arrears associated with court ordered child support can be pursued.Yes. Arrears associated with court ordered child support can be pursued.Yes. Arrears associated with court ordered child support can be pursued.
If a father is lying about income to pay less child support will he have to pay retroactive child support or arrears?
No, but he can be fined and jailed.
What can you do if the father is behind on child support and wants to have it modified because child now resides with him?
You should return to court immediately and have the arrears documented. Court ordered arrears do not go away. Even if the child lives with the father he still owes any arrears that accrued while you had custody. He has the right to have the present child support modified but you have the right to collect the arrears. You should also have a visitation schedule. Be aware that the court may issue a child support order against you since the child is now living with the father.You should return to court immediately and have the arrears documented. Court ordered arrears do not go away. Even if the child lives with the father he still owes any arrears that accrued while you had custody. He has the right to have the present child support modified but you have the right to collect the arrears. You should also have a visitation schedule. Be aware that the court may issue a child support order against you since the child is now living with the father.You should return to court immediately and have the arrears documented. Court ordered arrears do not go away. Even if the child lives with the father he still owes any arrears that accrued while you had custody. He has the right to have the present child support modified but you have the right to collect the arrears. You should also have a visitation schedule. Be aware that the court may issue a child support order against you since the child is now living with the father.You should return to court immediately and have the arrears documented. Court ordered arrears do not go away. Even if the child lives with the father he still owes any arrears that accrued while you had custody. He has the right to have the present child support modified but you have the right to collect the arrears. You should also have a visitation schedule. Be aware that the court may issue a child support order against you since the child is now living with the father.
Can a judge make you pay child support if the child is not legitimized in the state of Georgia?
They certainly can. The judge is the 500 lb elephant in the room. He or she can make any ruling they so desire as long as it is not in violation of state law and the laws of Georgia state that the named father has an obligation to support their child whether the child is legitimized or not, unless the father can prove via a court ordered paternity test that he is not the father. Legitimization of the child is to protect the father's right to visitation and custody and has absolutely nothing to do with support obligations.
Does the father still have to pay back child support owed to the state if he remarries the mother of the children and is currently supporting them and repaying the back child support?
Child support arrears do not go away. If the state supported his child for a period of time then he must pay the arrears.
Can custodial parent receiving public assistance stop child support and arrears?
No. If the state is supporting the mother and child the mother has no right to free the father from his responsibility to support his own children. The state will pursue him for child support.
What if your child's father has not legitimized the child and does not pay child support but is on the birth certificate can you get married and have your spouse adopt the child?
Your spouse may adopt the child but the court will have to serve notice of that proceeding to the biological father.
Is a teenage father responsible for child support?
YES HE IS.
In the state of MD if you have child support awarded and now the father has decided he wants all rights terminated to the children is he still held liable for the child support?
Not for continuing support, only for arrears.
Will a spouse be responsible for child support if the child was conceive during the marriage?
Yes. The father is responsible for child support whether or not the parents were ever married. It is the biological connection that creates the legal obligation to support a child.Yes. The father is responsible for child support whether or not the parents were ever married. It is the biological connection that creates the legal obligation to support a child.Yes. The father is responsible for child support whether or not the parents were ever married. It is the biological connection that creates the legal obligation to support a child.Yes. The father is responsible for child support whether or not the parents were ever married. It is the biological connection that creates the legal obligation to support a child.
How can a mother push back back child support so the father will not have arrears pending on him?
Do not do it. The arrears need to be paid and no amount of giving way will ensure that the father will change his habits in the future. Let him take care of the current problem on his own. He is an adult and your child comes first.
