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In Texas. Does a father have to pay child support if he was served 11 years later and wants to give up his rights but the mother is receiving assistance?
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∙ 14y ago
If Mom needs Dad's financial support in order to provide for that child, the court is not going to allow him to simply walk away (even if he's willing to give up his parental rights) and leave the child without the financial assistance that's needed.
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∙ 18y ago
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∙ 14y agoYes, though generally the retroactive amount is limited to five years, if she's been on assistance longer than that, Welfare could attempt override the limit. You cannot give up your rights without someone else adopting, but even if approved, you would still owe the 11 years. Judge David Grey Ross, Commissioner of the Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement opposed the program for these type of orders, and a growing number of judges are agreeing with him, but they would be tempting a judicial complaint when they do. In these economic times, the gain financially by these orders, as they gain 15% annual in matching funds from the Feds, under the Mondale Act.
If you have a net income of $1500, you child support will be $300, times 11 years, and you owe nearly $40,000 in child support. But, that's the good news.
I believe the Texas interest rate on arrears is 15% (rates range from 3-15% depending on the state), which brings the totaled owed to $75,000. They charge you the interest after the principal is paid, so if you don't immediately pay it, than it will continue to accumulate interest each year until paid. Further, they will get $35,000 from the Feds on the initial claim, plus 15% a year of any arrears you will owe. Of this money, the states use only about 50% on child support enforcement. The rest is kept in the General Fund to pay other state expenses, so it benefits them to see that as much child support is ordered as possible.
See links below on your rights and where to go to from here.
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∙ 14y agoAs you have now given up your rights to the child you do not have to pay back child support.
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If the fathers name is on the birth certificate does he have to pay child support if he and the mother aggree not to?
If the mother doesn't seek a child support order no one will make the father pay. However, keep in mind that the mother can always change her mind and get back child support in the future. If the child and/or mother are receiving any state assistance the father will be required to pay child support.Fathers are responsible for supporting their children. If the mother doesn't need the child support then she should put it in the bank for the child's collegeeducation.
If illegal mother files for child support but the child support is being paid but she lied to get public assistance can the legal father get custody?
yes i hope he win
Can a Florida mother receive child support even if she owes child support on a previous case?
If the mother isn't receiving any kind of assistance from the government, she can waive the right to child support from the father, but it wouldn't be in the child's best interest. Child support is the child's right, not the mother's. If the mother were really well off financially, or if she didn't want the father anywhere around the child, she could waive the child's right to support. The father has a responsibility to help take care of the child he helped bring into this world.ClarificationGenerally, in the US, a mother cannot legally waive a child's right to support from their father. A child is legally entitled to be supported by both parents. However, the mother can choose to not involve the court if the parents were never married or if there will be no divorce action filed. However, if the mother doesn't want the money she should put in a college fund for the child.
How is child support calculated if mother is receiving welfare?
In the same manner if not. see link
Can a mother claim support from the biological father and the step father for the same child?
A step father has no legal obligation to support a step child.
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.
Does the father have to pay AFDC back half of what they paid in assistance to the mother while pregnant?
This is highly probable. You really need to check into the state laws in which the mother is receiving the AFDC assistance. Be prepared to pay child support, AFDC can garnish your checks for their money, as well as take your income tax returns for any back child support, so your best bet is to call the office of AFDC where the mother is receiving her assistance and ask them for all the particulars.
If you are 24 years old and your mother is now receiving back child support from the father are you allowed to get the child support from the mother?
no it goes to the mother.
If the fathers name is on the birth certificate does he have to pay child support if he and the mother aggree not to?
If the mother doesn't seek a child support order no one will make the father pay. However, keep in mind that the mother can always change her mind and get back child support in the future. If the child and/or mother are receiving any state assistance the father will be required to pay child support.Fathers are responsible for supporting their children. If the mother doesn't need the child support then she should put it in the bank for the child's collegeeducation.
Does the father have to pay child support if the mother gets medical coupons for the child?
The father is responsible for paying at least the state mandated minimum in support regardless of what type of income or assistance the mother has. That is considered her portion of support, child support is yours.
Can the mother of your son go into court and tell them that the father has met his obligation of support so he state will not pursue back support?
If the Mother has received ANY State assistance, and the Father was NOT paying Child Support at any time...The State has every right to demand repayment.
If illegal mother files for child support but the child support is being paid but she lied to get public assistance can the legal father get custody?
yes i hope he win
How does a mother cancel child support?
You go back to court and file the papers to do so. The forms are readily available if you want to file them yourself.Another PerspectiveHowever, you should be aware that in the United States most jurisdictions will not allow a mother to waive child support from the child's father. The reason is that the child is entitled to the support of both parents. If the mother doesn't need to money then it should be deposited in the child's name, perhaps for college or whatever the child decides when they reach the age of majority.Also, if the mother is receiving any type of financial assistance the state will pursue child support from the father.
Can a Florida mother receive child support even if she owes child support on a previous case?
If the mother isn't receiving any kind of assistance from the government, she can waive the right to child support from the father, but it wouldn't be in the child's best interest. Child support is the child's right, not the mother's. If the mother were really well off financially, or if she didn't want the father anywhere around the child, she could waive the child's right to support. The father has a responsibility to help take care of the child he helped bring into this world.ClarificationGenerally, in the US, a mother cannot legally waive a child's right to support from their father. A child is legally entitled to be supported by both parents. However, the mother can choose to not involve the court if the parents were never married or if there will be no divorce action filed. However, if the mother doesn't want the money she should put in a college fund for the child.
Can you get into trouble if your paying child support for a child and you live with the person your paying the child support to?
No, as long as the money paid is going to the house where the child lives then you can not get into trouble at all. However, if the child and her mother are receiving any form of state assistance you and the mother could get into trouble for committing fraud.
What legal right do have if the mother is receiving child support for a child that is not in her care?
If you are the father, file for custody. As for the child support, until custody is decided, request the payment be sent to whomever has the child, plus that the mother be ordered to pay. see links below
Does the dad pay child support when the mother is on government assistance?
Yes, but to the government, not the mother. see link
