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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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well i think cos she is 17 her parents cant force her to do anything. but because it is in America they probably can.
AnswerAlthough a 17 years old is not considered to be the legal age of majority, which in CA. is 18, that does not exclude her from executing her rights pertaining to her child. Some of those include, full custody (until/unless challenged by the biological father), the right to consent to any medical or health services, the right to partake in any religious ceremony (such as a christening) and so forth.The minor's parents cannot force her to have an abortion, place the child for adoption or relinquish her parental rights. If the mother finds herself in need of public aid (such as medicaid, WWIC, housing, etc); she can with the help of state social services, petition the court for emancipation status in order to receive aforementioned assistance.In my state I know for fact that the custodial parent has the right to claim child/children over non custodial. I went through this last year.Visiting parent claimed the kids before I went and did my taxes.I was not able to file because he claimed them first.Then I proved proof that I was custodial parent and I was able to file and got all of the monies I was supposed to.They informed me that he would have to payback all the monies owed to the IRS that he was not supposed to get.
Now if you have a arrangement in writing or by court order then it will they go by that.
If husband is in prison when you file my taxes will they give it to his back pay for child support?
Yes, but you can file a form to get your part. See links
Can father see his child if he has been in rehab?
If the court orders require it, than yes. It should be encouraged as it shows the children that people can change.
How many years can I legally request for back child support?
Totally depends upon on the laws governing the state.
How long does a father have to pay child support with mother on ssi?
Father owes child support until the child reaches the age of majority regardless of what mother's source of income is.
and regardless if the mother is on ssi or ssdi she still supports the child. It is always the fathers responsibility to support there child no matter the mothers income or not how ever she does it to feed , dress , put a roof over his or her head is her deal . and should not be a concern not to pay for ur child
How does law support human rights?
they try to help you by making things illegal if the government think the things arn't acceptable like cannabis or heroin they would make it so they can't have it or there not alowd it also like racism
How do you get child support removed from credit?
In the same manner as any other debt. Pay it off and wait the usual designated time period. I believe about 7 years.
Does my wife have to help pay my child support if we get married?
No. Only the biological parents pay for their child regardless of who they marry.
He has no parental rights and since the mother has custody automatically after birth she can call the police on him for kidnapping. Unless he has proven paternity that is legally not his child. And even if he does prove paternity he will have to go to court to get visitation and custody and pay child support. He can not take the child anywhere wihtout the mothers consent and certainly not out of state.
What if your spouse is in arrears for child support?
You should send him a notice through your lawyer and tell him that he is already is behind in payment of child support. And that legal action will be taken against him if he doesnot pay up.
He owes you child support (or to the State, if the child is receiving cash assistance). But he should be paying that through the MS disbursement unit, not to you directly.
Can child support be garnished in Washington state?
yes
Actually, as a part of Public Law 12 from 1988, all child support was suppose to be through garnishments, but the poor accounting habits of the states, even with more advanced computing capabilities still makes this impossible.
Why does the mother get child support when the father has the child more?
Perhaps there are details that could provide an answer. Perhaps the father is unemployed and caring for the children while the mother works. Depending on the details, the father needs to take the issue to court if he wants to modify custody or child support. The current child support order must be followed until there is a modification. The court doesn't know about the situation until it is informed by the parties.
So when you ask why the answer is probably because the father hasn't tried to do anything about the situation.
You would spend a lot of time and money to seek vindication, which you would not get. Better to move on, perhaps take a vacation.
AnswerYes. You may be able to sue for damages, especially if you incurred costs and depending on the circumstances. If you are truly committed to determining your rights you should consult with an attorney who can review the details or try to sue in small claims court. If the mother named you when she knew there was or could be another man who fathered the child you may have a case.
Probably not. You will also discover that some states, I believe TX is one, that will force you to take the child to visitation to the dad while in prison.
You have to show that the child, in some fashion is in danger of harming the child. Now that he's locked up, no access to the child, while visiting will be watched by security/camera's everywhere.....
You get the picture.
If a father has never been legitimized is he still responsible for child support arrears?
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.No...
If payments are being made through the system, and/or through payroll deduction, 4-6 weeks.
First, how do you now he didn't? Many an adult child have confronted a father about it only to be shown an inconvenient truth in the way of canceled checks. If he were to show you them before you turned 18, a restraining order would be issued against him for trying to harm your relationship with the mother.
Can unemployment benefits be garnished in Louisiana for court ordered child support?
Yes, as can spousal support and federal tax arrears.
If you sign over your rights as a father in Texas when does the child support end?
It ends if and when the child is adopted.
Can a father get custody of child if mother can't keep a job and keeps moving around?
Maybe. You need a consultation with a lawyer that specializes in family law.
