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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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Can you file for retro child support payments if awarded custody of your child in the state of Utah?

Yes, if you had custody of the child during the period for which you are seeking retroactive support.

Can a non custodial parent sue for parental allienation by the custodial parent's mental abuse of the child?

This is a legal issue that can result in long term harm to the child. It should be addressed promptly.

If the non-custodial parent believes the child is being mentally abused they should discuss the situation with an attorney who specializes in custody issues as soon as possible. They will need substantial evidence of the abuse. Parental alienation is a serious issue and many parents who place their anger above the best interests of their children try to alienate children from the other parent. They can do permanent damage and their children are their victims.

The matter can and should be brought to the attention of the court. Parental alienation can be a reason for the court to modify the custody order.

This is a legal issue that can result in long term harm to the child. It should be addressed promptly.

If the non-custodial parent believes the child is being mentally abused they should discuss the situation with an attorney who specializes in custody issues as soon as possible. They will need substantial evidence of the abuse. Parental alienation is a serious issue and many parents who place their anger above the best interests of their children try to alienate children from the other parent. They can do permanent damage and their children are their victims.

The matter can and should be brought to the attention of the court. Parental alienation can be a reason for the court to modify the custody order.

This is a legal issue that can result in long term harm to the child. It should be addressed promptly.

If the non-custodial parent believes the child is being mentally abused they should discuss the situation with an attorney who specializes in custody issues as soon as possible. They will need substantial evidence of the abuse. Parental alienation is a serious issue and many parents who place their anger above the best interests of their children try to alienate children from the other parent. They can do permanent damage and their children are their victims.

The matter can and should be brought to the attention of the court. Parental alienation can be a reason for the court to modify the custody order.

This is a legal issue that can result in long term harm to the child. It should be addressed promptly.

If the non-custodial parent believes the child is being mentally abused they should discuss the situation with an attorney who specializes in custody issues as soon as possible. They will need substantial evidence of the abuse. Parental alienation is a serious issue and many parents who place their anger above the best interests of their children try to alienate children from the other parent. They can do permanent damage and their children are their victims.

The matter can and should be brought to the attention of the court. Parental alienation can be a reason for the court to modify the custody order.

If noncustodial father pays child support for child from previous marriage remarries is the second wife's income used for child support calculation in California?

No, the step-parent is not financially responsible. Another interesting tidbit is this: if a non-custodial parent, who pays child support, works overtime that is not required by the employer this extra income can be exempt in most states.

When calculating child support only the "true" parents income can be assessed. A step parent can make more than the parent and even be the main wage earner, bu that person did not "create" the child therefor has no legal financial responsibility.

Each state has their own webpage, look up family issues under the civil section. There should even be charts to help calculate finances.

Can a parent refuse child support then go to court and ask for back child support?

No. Most judges will only collect the child support due at the time that you filed for Child Support so if you filed a case with child support on June 2008 and then got it finalized July of 2009 you would only get from the date that child support was filed, no more and no less.

That is the only back child support you will be getting.

You can always go back to court and get the child support started and all, but you cannot ask for back child support if you refused it and you did not fill out a Child Support filed case, with your state either.

Again get an attorney and/or call your child Support Enforcement Agency and make sure of the laws in your state, but this is in most states. Utah, California and Maine are all this way.

What are the laws in Texas regarding a parent that does not want to pay child support but doesn't want visitation either?

In every state a parent is required to pay to support their child, and they cannot dodge that by saying they don't want to see the kid. I would file for custody and get it in writing that the other parent is not requesting visitation, then file for support.

How much does a foster parent get paid in Texas?

Payment for up to age 2 is $652. Age 9 is $652 and up to age 16 is $652. Children in foster care spend an average of two years in each placement.

Can an adult child at the age of 26 sue their boiological parent for child support in the state of California when no court ordered support agreement was ever made?

There is, if you think about it, no such thing as an adult child. If you are 26 you are an adult and if for some reason you were not supported by your biological parent as a child, it is a bit late to do anything about it now.

Does child support go up if you remarry and your new spouse make more money in ca?

Generally, no. Child support is based on the resources of the parent, not the parent's spouse.

When a child leaves a school bus is the school district still responsible for that child and how far?

until they enter their home

Another View: I think not. Considering that not all school buses deliver their riders directly to their residences. They are responsible until such time as the driver sees them safely off the bus and the bus moves off continuing on its route.

What are your inheritance rights as an adopted child?

A legally adopted child has all the rights of a biological child for purposes of inheritance under the state laws of inheritance and intestacy.

If you are a beneficary in a will can child support confiscate this money?

Once you convert your inheritance into real estate or some sort of savings, the State can (and should) place a lien on that asset to collect unpaid child support.

Can a secondary part time job be assessed for child support in Illinois even if the custodial parent chooses not to work?

Whether the custodial parent works is not a factor that makes much difference in how much support is paid. As for the second job, that is a decision of the court which may or may not decide it is applicable. see links below

Collect child support arrears from deceased parent in ca?

Unless there was a lien on the assets, you're probably out of luck. However, the child might be eligible for RSDI (Social Security) based on the deceased parent's earnings.

In California when do you have to stop paying child support?

When the court says you can. You have a right to file a motion to stop when the child turns age 18, unless the child is handicap. see links below

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Under California law, a parent's obligation to pay child support continues until,

· the child becomes 18 years old, or

· the child has not graduated from high school, in which case the child support continues until the child has graduated high school or becomes 19, which ever occurs first, or

· the child is physically or mentally disabled, or

· the parents of the child have agreed that child support is to continue into the college years and such an agreement can be enforced by the Family Law Court, or

· the child has demonstrated freedom from parental control or support, and an ability to be self-supporting, a child that is on active military duty, or a child that becomes lawfully adopted by another party, or

· if there were arrears owed on child support, a court order may enforce collection of the arrears until the debt is paid in full, including any interest that may have accumulated, even after the child becomes 18 years old

What can I do if the non custodial parent lives in a gated community and the sheriff can't get to him to serve child support papers?

In most jurisdictions there are provisions for service in a gated community. A person should not be able to avoid service because of their ability to live in a gated community or a high security building with a doorman. Codes of Civil Procedure require that registered process servers be given access to gated communities. Your attorney or someone in your local sheriff's office should be able to tell you how the law works in your jurisdiction.

In most jurisdictions there are provisions for service in a gated community. A person should not be able to avoid service because of their ability to live in a gated community or a high security building with a doorman. Codes of Civil Procedure require that registered process servers be given access to gated communities. Your attorney or someone in your local sheriff's office should be able to tell you how the law works in your jurisdiction.

In most jurisdictions there are provisions for service in a gated community. A person should not be able to avoid service because of their ability to live in a gated community or a high security building with a doorman. Codes of Civil Procedure require that registered process servers be given access to gated communities. Your attorney or someone in your local sheriff's office should be able to tell you how the law works in your jurisdiction.

In most jurisdictions there are provisions for service in a gated community. A person should not be able to avoid service because of their ability to live in a gated community or a high security building with a doorman. Codes of Civil Procedure require that registered process servers be given access to gated communities. Your attorney or someone in your local sheriff's office should be able to tell you how the law works in your jurisdiction.

What is the hourly rate of pay for a child day care nursery nurse?

I have been a nursery nurse for 12yrs. I have a diploma in early years care and an NVQ3. My hourly rate of pay is £6.02 which i think is an insult to all who do this job. I feel strongly that it should be reviewed as it is such a demanding and responsible job. We care for and educate children, preparing them for school and our pay should reflect this.

If you are collecting unemployment and have received a severance package can your severanse be taken for child support?

If you're in arrears, yes, but if current, your payment amounts will remain for the period of time the severance covers. You need to file a modification now as it can take 6-12 months to get a hearing. see links below.

How do i have my child support dropped for my son who is now 18 in Michigan?

You need to contact the Friend of the Court in the county that you were divorced. Also, you may still be required to pay support if your child is still in high school. Read your divorce papers or custody agreement.