Child Support

Either the biological father has to sign away his rights as a parent, or you can go to an adoption attorney and take that route. If the biological is not active in the child's life, it may be fairly simple. If he is active, the biological can fight for his rights and you will probably end up in court. My husband and I went through this and are going through the phase that I hear most people go through who do legal adoptions. Our children have sought out the biological and he(the biological) is reaking havok on our household-its terrible, so just understand the process and the consequence of your loving action. It can come back to bite you later-possibly, not always. Remember kids always think the grass is greener on the other side. Best of luck though.

I used to laugh at people at their answers when I use to ask this same question myself. They would say things like, take away privileges and those sort of things. I use to think to myself, " Do they really think I'm so dumb I haven't tried that." The truth is, is that teens are the worst for creating drama. They should all be shipped to Hollywood to at least make some money. The biggest secret is to not lose your cool because they love to see you breakdown. When they see you lose it, their job to get what they want is halfway done. Use resources in your community. Go to your local pathways or mental health center and make them go with you and lay out the rules in front of a professional They are going to take you more seriously. When rules are broke follow through with consequence's. That's why consequences shouldn't be unrealistic but your expectations shouldn't be either. In front of the therapist both of you air out your likes and dislikes about each other and what you expect of each other. let them know that whatever they say they are not in trouble. You might be amazed at what really is bothering them. Whip their slate clean if possible just for making the effort to invest in this possibility that life doesn't have to be so dramatic. And if you fall short of perfection say your sorry. They might start doing the same. I've done this 3 different times with all boys. It wasn't perfect by far. But they made it to adulthood; sort of, and I'm no longer known as the screamin demon. Good Luck

It's going to be complicated. The court would first have to issue an order that the man named on the birth certificate is not the child's father. Then, paternity would have to be established for the man that you [apparently] think should be paying child support. Depending on the jurisdiction and the amount of time that has passed since the birth certificate was created, this might not be possible.

You can file a claim with the state department's Office of Child Support Services. You can google "Office of Child Support Services" and the name of the state in which you live, and you should be able to find the site. It will be a .gov site. Also, if the father of the child happens to be a U.S. Citizen, then I'm fairly sure that he needs a social security number in order to pay his taxes.

absolutely. people often do. there seems to be extraditions of US citizens occurring on a monthly basis (if not more often). Costa Rica is the destination of choice for fugitives. we seem to catch most if not all of them though.

Yes, as a provision of the Hague Treaty on International Collection of Child Support.

My grandson wants to move in with us the Grandparents, he is getting socialsecruity since his Dad past away. Right now his Mom is getting it can I tranfered that over to us since we have to take care of him, how long can he throw it he is gonna be 18 next Feb, but still is going to school.

Yes - custody/visitation are a separate issue from child support. File contempt for nonpayment of child support.

No it is a different here as it will be the same two who will marry, then the child will not be a illegetimate one, only if a third person comes in the picture will he be one.

In Illinois, for example, it's 20% of net income for one child, 25% for two, etc. Income is almost anything, including overtime, unemployment benefits and workers compensation, but not welfare payments or SSI.

At the maximum, 55% of gross. see links below

No. Only the court can grant a guardianship. You need to petition the court for the change in guardianship. You cannot assign your own temporary guardianship to someone else.

No. Only the court can grant a guardianship. You need to petition the court for the change in guardianship. You cannot assign your own temporary guardianship to someone else.

No. Only the court can grant a guardianship. You need to petition the court for the change in guardianship. You cannot assign your own temporary guardianship to someone else.

No. Only the court can grant a guardianship. You need to petition the court for the change in guardianship. You cannot assign your own temporary guardianship to someone else.

Sure you can. The Process* is is called, by most states a 'modification of child support.' Lots of states have whole bunches of people in paid agencies who are supposed to be looking after child support payments. You're going to have to do your own state's agencies and jurisdiction. AND then you might either need to learn alot about child support or hire a good lawyer. Sorry, no uniformity. *Captalized because if you've ever been in the process, it is major and deserves upper case.

what is JUDGMENT OF DISMISSAL UNDER PB 14-3 NOTICES SENT - COURT ORDERED DISMISSAL ONLy

I suggest that you contact your State's child support agency. When you get an interview with them, bring all the papers relating to your child support: birth certificates, acknowledgments of paternity, court orders, payment records, etc. Be polite but persistent. Good luck!

Obtaining a passport for a minor in the US requires both parents. You'd would have to get a court order giving you custody. *Being granted sole legal custody does not necessarily mean the custodial parent can remove a minor child from the US. If the court grants sole custody to one parent and visitation rights to the non custodial parent permission to take the child out of US would need to be granted by the court. The matter might be the jurisdiction of a state or federal court depending upon the resident or citizenship status of the parents.

In all US states the law presumes that, the mother of a child born as a result of a relationship outside of marriage retains sole custodial rights unless a court rules otherwise. If the father did not sign the birth certificate or a declaration of parentage, a paternity test would be necessary before the court would consider custody, visitation, support or any other issues regarding the minor child.

The guidelines for the support of a child in this section are specifically designed to apply to situations in which the obligor's monthly net resources are $6,000 or less. If the obligor's monthly net resources are $6,000 or less, the court shall presumptively apply the following schedule in rendering the child support order:

% Net Resources 1 - 20%, 2 - 25%. 3 - 30%, 4 - 35%, 5 - 40%, 6 or more - Not less than the amount for 5 children

If the obligor's net resources exceed $6,000 per month, the court shall presumptively apply the percentage guidelines to the first $6,000 of the obligor's net resources. Without further reference to the percentage recommended by these guidelines, the court may order additional amounts of
child support as appropriate, depending on the income of the parties and the proven needs of the child.

Sections 154.125 and 154.126 of the Texas Family Code.

No, child support ends at age 18 or graduates from high school, but not further than age 19.

Yes, SSD, RRD and other private disability benefits are not exempted from court ordered child support and/or spousal maintenance. Although the amount may be modified in relation to the corresponding amount of the disability benefits.

Neither parent should keep a child away from the other parent if there is no good reason. A good reason would be abuse, neglect, drug abuse, etc... If there are problems with custody and there are not court custody papers, there needs to be. Go to the court house and have the process started. Without these papers, either parent could keep the child (as long as the father is proven to be the father or his name is on the birth certificate) and it is not kidnapping. There is not court order preventing it. Also remember that the mother does not always automatically get full physical custody. The court looks at what is best for the child, not the parents.

If you are under the age of 18, then the consent of the CUSTODIAL parent or Guardian is necessary. So, if this parent does not have custody, then they cannot sign for you to get married.

Up to 55% of your gross income