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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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What would be the consequences for not paying child support at all and if taken to court who would get the money the guardian or child?

It is possible for a court to order wages (or other income of whatever source) to be garnished, so that child support payments will be made. Money is never given to the child in question, it is given to the child's guardian.

Does the fathers name on a birth certificate make a child legitimate?

No. The status of being legitimate refers to a child born to parents who are legally married. In the past, a child born out of wedlock was at a legal disadvantage regarding inheritance from her/his father and other rights. That status is no longer significant in the United States since Supreme Court decisions in the 1970s abolished the bars to inheritance.

The term term has negative connotations and has fallen out of use.

No. The status of being legitimate refers to a child born to parents who are legally married. In the past, a child born out of wedlock was at a legal disadvantage regarding inheritance from her/his father and other rights. That status is no longer significant in the United States since Supreme Court decisions in the 1970s abolished the bars to inheritance.

The term term has negative connotations and has fallen out of use.

No. The status of being legitimate refers to a child born to parents who are legally married. In the past, a child born out of wedlock was at a legal disadvantage regarding inheritance from her/his father and other rights. That status is no longer significant in the United States since Supreme Court decisions in the 1970s abolished the bars to inheritance.

The term term has negative connotations and has fallen out of use.

No. The status of being legitimate refers to a child born to parents who are legally married. In the past, a child born out of wedlock was at a legal disadvantage regarding inheritance from her/his father and other rights. That status is no longer significant in the United States since Supreme Court decisions in the 1970s abolished the bars to inheritance.

The term term has negative connotations and has fallen out of use.

What is the law in massachusetts for voluntarily giving up parental rights?

The state only allows the relinquishment of parental rights to allow the minor child to be adopted by a new spouse or a court sanctioned party.

The state does not allow a parent(s) to be relieved of his or her (their) legal responsibilities to their minor child/children unless the court finds said parents to be unfit and in the best interest of the child.

In other words, a parent cannot (in any US state) have relinquish their parentaly rights to avoid financial support of their biological or legally adopted minor child/children.

What is the minimum satisfactory child support payment a Los Angeles California Judge will allow for a parent paying child support who earns a minimum wage at 40 hours a week?

It is a percentage of the net income and is based on other factors--for instance, whether you are paying for health insurance and whether you are taking care of the children.

You can try to figure out your particular situation by using the California Child Support Calculator at the related link.

Can the state take away my rights of your unborn child if i have recently lost my parental rights to another child?

That would depend on why you lost the rights to your first one. If they think that you will be a danger to your child they will do something. Just because you lose the rights to one though does not mean that you automatically lose the rights to another.

Are single parents at an advantage in funding schooling for their children?

Definitely not. It's way harder to financially take care of a child as a single parent because you only have one source of income versus two, unless you get child support.

How do you stop child support from taking your money?

Child support is worked out by your annual income so you should not be paying more than you can afford. I believe there is a percentage of your wages that you must still have after child support is taken. Check with your child support how much that is. In my country no more than 40% of your wages can be taken for child support.

Do you still have to pay child support when signing over your parental rights in Massachusetts?

When you relinquish your parental rights so the child can be adopted you are no longer responsible for paying child support.

You are liable for support until/unless child is adopted.

Does your spouse have to pay child support before divorce is final?

If the court orders them to do so, they must. Temporary child support is common. There is also a moral obligation.

What are the rights of parents that have signed over their parental rights?

no rights none until the child is older and the parent can explain the reasons for giving up parental rights and then it is up to the child to make a decision to have a relationship with that parent

If your ex husband wont pay child support and wont follow the arrangements can you take him to court and have his rights taken away?

No, nor should you. The ability to pay support, or the mere refusal to pay does not equate to the right of the child to have a relationship with BOTH parents. You can take your ex back to court for contempt and have the judge order the ex to comply with the orders of the court. Also, the department of revenue may be able to assist you in finding him and filing the necessary paperwork. Regardless of your feelings for this man, allow your child to have a relationship with him. If the only thing a child learns about a parent is what another parent says about him, how is a child to ever understand what it was that brought you two together in the first place to conceived him or her. If nothing else remains of your relationship, try to remember what it was that brought you together and share some good with your child. You will be richer for it.

If i moving out of country with my daughter does her dad still have to pay child support?

You/your child's moving out of country would not, in itself, affect the father's support obligation.

But hopefully he try to put a stop to it.

Do you have the rite to know what child support is used for?

You could ask the court to require an accounting, I suppose, but you would need good evidence that the payments are being misspent.

No court will approve such a motion as it could be viewed as a violation of privacy rights, but there is an alternative. see link below

Does the mother have more rights than the father and why?

If the parents are married they have equal parental rights.

Generally, if the parents are unmarried the mother has sole custody and control in most states until the father can establish his paternity legally. Remember, a child's mother can always be identified by medical records. Since the father didn't give birth and he was not legally married at the time of the birth he can establish his paternity through a DNA test.

A paternity test can be arranged through the court. Once paternity is established in court, the father can request visitations or custody through the court. If the mother retains physical custody she can request that the court issue a child support order. If the father gets physical custody he can request a child support order.

Is child support in Texas retroactive?

Yes. Here is the link to read on this yourself.

http://www.oag.state.tx.us/cs/parents/faq.shtml#behind

Yes if the child support is behind since the court date and the date the Child Support was entered into court, then that past due child support is to be paid by the non custodial parent.

Usually it is more then the normal monthly or weekly payment such as:

The non custodial parent owes 200.00 a week in child support payments.

But is behind 2000.00 dollars.

So the Child Support Enforcement will send you 250.00 dollars a week, if you are not collecting any welfare support for your child, TANF or Food Stamps and are working steady..

IF the non custodial parent gets a lump sum payment of any sort, lottery winnings, Federal and State Taxes.. that will go to you for the behind amount owed.

So yes. It is retroactive though you will not get it until the child support is paid by the non custodial parent pays.

And this is in most states not just Texas.

What is the purpose of tattoos?

There are SO many different reasons or purposes for a tattoo, it could be beliefs, freedom of expression, a reminder, support to remind you to stay strong through addictions or when in a state of depression, a form of art..some people feel as though their bodies are a canvas and tattoos are made to decorate them, or it can just be that it's popular and the person just wants one...there's so many reasons but if you have to ask what the purpose of tattoos are I'd just NOT getting one because you'd probably regret it.

Who can be a child's payee for disability payments?

The payee for disability payments to a disabled child can include the following:

  • The child's parent(s)
  • Any foster parents
  • Any facility taking care of the child

How do you file for back alimony support owed?

You must return to the court that issued the order a file a motion for contempt of the court order.

You must return to the court that issued the order a file a motion for contempt of the court order.

You must return to the court that issued the order a file a motion for contempt of the court order.

You must return to the court that issued the order a file a motion for contempt of the court order.

Do you have to pay child support if you are a full time college student in Montana?

Of course. The child's needs comes first so not everyone can afford to study and have to work instead. This is why it's best to wait to have children until you are done with your education. The child's needs don't stop just because you go to school. Someone has to pay for it and that someone is the biological parent.

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