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Child Support
Get help here on any issues around payment and non-payment of child support. Custody and visitation rights issues are legally separate from support and have their own topic. Be advised that many answers here apply only to the United States and may not apply anywhere else.
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If you find out the child is not yours biologically can you stop child support?
You can stop child support payments on the grounds that the child is not your biological child only if you did not know that when you agreed to the support, and if a Court approves your request to stop.
If you get an illegal pregnant are you responsible for the baby financially?
You are responsible in EVERY way for any child you conceive.
yes, you may even be able to file for those monies when you go to court for the guardianship. the whole meaning behind child support means the money is to support the child, that would mean where they are living. a word of friendly advice, i would not mention anything to your sister about you trying to receive this money until it comes up in court, sometimes a parent who can't take care of a child will keep a child around simply for the money. talk to a legal aid or an attorney to see if any additional filing of papers are necessary prior to the court date. it would make sense that there would be.
Welfare will help in obtain child support and/or state aid.
If i leave the United States will they still charge child support?
If there is an existing support case against you, yes. Even if you went to another country and the other parent went to court for support, the court will grant the support, regardless if you show up or not. It's called a default judgment.
Just because you're in another country doesn't mean that you're not responsible for child support. In fact, it will show cause, you trying to avoid paying it, which, may land you in jail if you ever return to the US.
Can you get into the military if you owe back pay in child support?
Pay up your arrears before applying. The military does not allow late child support.
If a kid wants to leave mom to go to dads. mom have custdy?
Well you can take the matter to court. or you could just dissown your mother.
Slim to none. Usually the courts will take the view that whoever has custody will retain custody, unless it can be proven that the custodial parent is abusing the child or the child is in physical danger.
How old do you have to be to be alone with child?
I was told by a sheriff that technically a child being left home alone for brief periods of time should know how and have access to call 911 in case of an emergency.
No, in order be executor, you must have a probate court order. Banks and other individuals must have the court papers in order to reveal any information. It should be pretty straight forward and the court house can provide the appropriate forms for you, but a propate attorney can be a big help.
If my ex-husband is arrested for burglary does he still need to pay child support to me?
Yes, until convicted. Judge David Grey Ross, Commissioner of the Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement ruled that those in prison cannot be ordered to pay, or accumulate child support arrears.
Rent is income-based do you claim child support as income?
No. For income tax purposes on your federal income tax return child support is NOT TAXABLE income that you would report on your 1040 tax form.
Gross rental income and expenses are reported on the schedule E of the 1040 tax form and then then the net rental income is entered on page 1 line 17 Rental real estate, etc, Attach schedule E.
Can custodial parents still receive child support for disabled child over 18 in PA?
At what age does child support payments end? Generally, the obligation ends when the child reaches 18 years of age or the child graduates from high school, whichever occurs later. A child will also automatically be ineligible for child support is removed from disability status by a court order. Pennsylvania
A custody ruling is handed down by the courts and is legal. Your ex has broken the law! If you are working or married to someone else and all is well between you and your new husband, then you have a good chance gaining full custody of your son/daughter in a court of law. However, think of your son/daughter and not the bitter battle between your ex and yourself. Your son/daughter loves you both. A compromise must be considered for your son's/daughter's sake.
There are reasons a mother may not have the rights to custody (not accusing you here at all.):
Partying too muchDoing drugs or drinking too muchShe doesn't live in a stable environment to bring a child up inBrings too many men home after meeting them in various placesIs married to an abusive manShe travels in her job too much
The above are very good reasons why a mother would not have custody rights.
It's time to report the broken custody to police and then it's on record. See what they say and if nothing is done, then it's time to see a lawyer.
Good luckMarcy
Generally, a man must sign an acknowledgment of paternity to have his name on the birth certificate. Lacking such acknowledgment, paternity must be established in other ways such as genetic (DNA) testing prior to any discussion of child support.
Based on your husbands pay grade E3 in the marine corps what would your child support be?
There are too many related factors to calculate this, even with a known amount. Each state has its own guideline, and inclusions or exclusions on income and deductibles. Some use gross while others use net.
Can illegal immigrant mom sue illegal resident father for child support?
i doubt it. as she is illegal, there's no record of her being in the country. thus, she doesn't exist in the country and she cant go to court without someone else papers or a fake identification.
Actually, child support does not request evidence of being here legally to open a case. They get 15% in federal matching funds on all child support paid. In this economy, they are not going to pass up every possible case to open.
Can you get your contractors license if you owe child support?
Yes, unless the court orders a suspension due to arrears. see links
Yes, if appropriate and necessary.
Yes, if appropriate and necessary.
Yes, if appropriate and necessary.
Yes, if appropriate and necessary.
Can social services take a child if the parents cant afford to feed them?
Yes, they may remove any child they believe to be neglected or abused.
You have to file a consent order to terminate the income deduction order.
