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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.
8,359 Questions
How does joint custody affect child support in Nebraska?
The parent with physical custody receives child support from the other parent.
The parent with physical custody receives child support from the other parent.
The parent with physical custody receives child support from the other parent.
The parent with physical custody receives child support from the other parent.
Do you have to pay child support if your child is pregnant in Missouri?
If she is a minor yes. Pregnancy does not emancipate her and neither is she emancipated after the child is born.
No, they will work out a payment arrangement that is workable for you and him. Mostly the father and the Department. They will give a chance to catch up he show the attempt to do so. So many fathers show no intent or responsibility.
But, he should have filed a motion to modify his support at the time he was laid off. A motion to modify the arrears can be attempted, but many states do not allow it, but Judge David Grey Ross, the former Commissioner of the Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement recommends trying.
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Are there guidelines on what a mother can spend on child care?
Most states place a cap on the amount of child care that can be reimbursed through child support. The custodial parent can spend whatever they like on child care, but child support will usually only consider up to a maximum amount.
For example, your state may conclude that any amount over $800/month is unreasonable for child care. The custodial parent could still pay $1200/month on child care, but child support would only be calculated based on the maximum amount of $800.
Not all states have such a cap. Your state's child support guidelines should list that amount, if there is one.
Yes, and because this is back pay and not the current benefit, I believe it's possible that the State could take it all.
If this involves SSD, than no as there's also an SSD retroactive child benefit check.
Judge wouldn't fix incorrect child support ordered what next?
Wait two years and modify. An incorrect amount is interpretive, as sole custody father are still ordered to pay child support.
Or not even when late. Under Pubic Law 12, passed in 1988, all child support is suppose to be by garnishment in all payroll cases, but state accounting practices have made the program a near disaster.
Can you pay child support directly to your spouse instead paying the child support agency?
If approved, but a dumb idea. see link
A growing amount of judges are refusing to make the retroactive.
Who do you make tha payment out to to pay child support by mail?
That should be in the paperwork that was included in the order. In any case, DO NOT PAY the other parent directly - send your payments to the court or the State Disbursement Unit.
Why should parents choose child care very carefully?
- A parent should research the facility in which their child is being left at or interview and do a follow-up if a parent is bringing in a nanny and be sure both are licensed and check out if there has been any complaints formed. Also it is a good idea to ask friends who may have child care. A parent can never be too careful as there has been a lot of abuse from child care workers or nannies to the point where parents are putting hidden cameras around their house. A week ago there was a case on the news where a nanny came in to look after a four to six month old child and the videos showed she was tossing the child across the floor; kicking it; tossing objects at the helpless child and it was proof enough to have her arrested and sentenced and her license taken away. There are some great nannies or child care providers out there, but be very wary as your child has no control over the treatment they receive.
If your ex-husband is collecting unemployment can you sue him for unpaid child support?
Yes. You husband is obligated to pay child support according to the order of the court and is in violation of that order if he fails to pay at any time. His employment status is not a factor in how much he owes, when he pays it, or how much of his unemployment check is left (if any) after the support payment is made.
How do you go about giving your parental rights Texas?
Hire a lawyer, or contact your local Department of Human Services.
In general, parental rights are terminated either preparatory to an adoption, or after a trial in which it is determined that the parent is unfit. In any case, termination of parental rights does not, in itself, terminate child support.
What if the father IS NOT the executor in the mothers will?
Then someone else is and must follow the wishes of the deceased.
No, a representative pay will not be able to get a loan for a child's social security disability check.
You may file a petition for child support in the family court in the county where you reside. It is not necessary to retain legal counsel if you understand the filing procedure and have all the required documentation needed. You will in all likelihood be requiried to show why you originally waived child support and are now requesting, such as a major change in your level of income.
Can you use a doctors excuse to keep from going to jail over back child support?
try not being a dead beat dad and support the children you helped create, stupid bastards like you deserve to be raped on a daily basis
Can father claim child on taxes if the child has mothers last name and lives with the mother?
Probably not because it's sounding like she takes care of & supports the child, not you.
You would have to call the court house for legal papers on terminating parental rights.
Is it legal for a mother to collect child support while the father is living with her and the child?
It depends on the state. In most states the father would still be required to pay child support, even though he is living with the mother and the child. However, if the father was financially supporting the mother and child, it's likely that the courts would suspend the child support order.
At what age does child support payments end? Generally, the obligation ends when the child reaches 18 years of age. If the child is already otherwise emancipated, payments will stop at the time of emancipation. If the child is still in primary or secondary school when he or she reaches the age of 18, support payments will continue until that child graduates, ceases to attend school on a regular basis, fails to make satisfactory academic progress towards graduation or reaches the age of 20 - whichever of these comes first. Based on its discretion, the court may order payments to cease at age 18, regardless of graduation date or any other factors. North Carolina
First contact child support enforce on their procedures for modifying or discontinuing support. Take a woman with you to actually ask the question as sometimes they are less accommodating of men. If they have no procedure, you will need to file a motion to modify support with the court. This is similar to a normal modification of support, except you are asking to have support stopped. This can be done Pro Se.
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Does not receiving child support effect your section 8?
Yes, Section 8 only counts child support payments as income when they become regular. If you are not receiving the payment than they wont count it as income.
Can you expect child- related expenses to increase as the child grows older?
yes- cars, bigger clothes, college, more expensive electronics
lol sounds morbid
Where can you flee with your child from ex?
If you are abused there are many shelters around and the social workers and police can help you with that. If you want to take your child and run when there is no illegal things been done (disagreements with divorce etc), the actual running that you are prepared to do will be the illegal act and Answers.com can not help you with that.
