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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
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.
If you are living with someone who is not the childâ??s parent, they have no obligation to pay toward support of your child. If your live-in boyfriend pays toward shelter, clothing, food, or other items, the non-custodial parent paying support can try to petition the court for a decrease in support payments. It would be up to a judge, and it would depend whether or not the non-custodial parent can prove it. Every state has a formula setting a minimum amount of child support based on the financial resources of the parent, and takes into consideration other factors.
Is seven months too early for a baby to walk?
Not if he/she is supporting his/herself. The problems with bowleggedness occur when parents "force" their children too early. If he/she is walking without support, it would seem that he/she is ready to explore and can do so without your assistance. Your baby would not be standing/walking unsupported if it was uncomfortable. All babies develop at their own pace. Mine was walking at 8 months. No problems so far & the doctor has not expressed any concern. Good luck & CHILDPROOF EVERYTHING
Does child support go up if you get married to the father?
That is dependent on your state laws. In California, under certain conditions, it can. see links
Does the custodial parent require non custodial parent's permission to obtain a passport?
For a child? That depends entirely on state law where you reside or provisions outlined in the custody order. If the parent is obtaining a passport for the child with the intent of taking the child out of the country for any length of time, better make sure all of your i's are dotted and t's are crossed. In other words, consult an attorney.
Here are the situations where the State Department says they will accept the signature of only one parent for a passport (i.e., one parent refuses to agree):
- Child's certified U.S. or foreign birth certificate (with translation, if necessary) listing only applying parent; or
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad (Form FS-240) or Certification of Birth Abroad (Form DS-1350) listing only applying parent; or
- Court order granting sole custody to the applying parent (unless child's travel is restricted by that order); or
- Adoption decree (if applying parents is sole adopting parent); or
- Court order specifically permitting applying parent's or guardian's travel with the child; or
- Judicial declaration of incompetence of non-applying parent; or
- Death certificate of non-applying parent.
How much back child support can accumulate before a jail sentence is imposed?
It depends on the court order. Of course, skirting the law is not the intent of the order; rather it is that the child's needs will be supported by the non-custodial parent.
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It depends on state child support enforcement laws. There is no universal rule and there are other factors that the court must consider. However, every state has strongly enforced child support enforcement laws that must conform to government standards.
Does child support and arrears in California automatically end based on length of time?
yes because you are alooser?
Do you have to pay child support on a 18 year old living on their own but in college?
Even though you may not legally be bound to pay child support, your child does not stop being your child and you do not stop being their parent just because they turned 18 and you should continue to support them. The Above answer was not the answer to this individuals question at all. You may still have to pay child support depending on what state your child support was filed out of. Double check and see if child support stops at the Age of Majority or if you have a few years after that, also check at what age child support stops when they are enrolled as a full time student in college.
The child should be removed from an unsafe situation and the non-custodial parent should request temporary physical custody.
If you do not have a lawyer you can go to the court in your state and get a emergency temporary order for custody, but be prepared to have compelling proof of the unsafe conditions in the custodial parents home. Child endangerment is a primary concern to the courts. A parent can be deemed unfit for not providing a safe environment. You must provide as much evidence as possible to compel the court to take action. You should hire an attorney who specializes in custody issues in order to get the best outcome.
The factors used to determine that a parent is unfit are generally governed by state laws with child endangerment being the determining factor. The following include some of the reasons a parent may be declared unfit:
- physical, emotional and sexual abuse
- excessive discipline
- failure to protect the child from abuse by others
- failure to report abuse of the child
- neglect- failure to provide food, clothing, proper hygiene, necessary medical treatment, schooling
- failure to provide proper medical care
- failure to provide day to day parental care
- serious illness or disability
- mental illness
- substance abuse or addiction
- alcoholism
- criminal activity and/or associations
- incarceration
- conduct or conditions that are seriously detrimental to the child
- abandonment
- child endangerment
- leaving the child unattended or in the care and supervision of a child or otherwise incompetent person
- a failure to provide adequate supervision
- unsafe living conditions
- a medical condition that makes it impossible for the parent to adequately care for the child
The child should be removed from an unsafe situation and the non-custodial parent should request temporary physical custody.
If you do not have a lawyer you can go to the court in your state and get a emergency temporary order for custody, but be prepared to have compelling proof of the unsafe conditions in the custodial parents home. Child endangerment is a primary concern to the courts. A parent can be deemed unfit for not providing a safe environment. You must provide as much evidence as possible to compel the court to take action. You should hire an attorney who specializes in custody issues in order to get the best outcome.
The factors used to determine that a parent is unfit are generally governed by state laws with child endangerment being the determining factor. The following include some of the reasons a parent may be declared unfit:
- physical, emotional and sexual abuse
- excessive discipline
- failure to protect the child from abuse by others
- failure to report abuse of the child
- neglect- failure to provide food, clothing, proper hygiene, necessary medical treatment, schooling
- failure to provide proper medical care
- failure to provide day to day parental care
- serious illness or disability
- mental illness
- substance abuse or addiction
- alcoholism
- criminal activity and/or associations
- incarceration
- conduct or conditions that are seriously detrimental to the child
- abandonment
- child endangerment
- leaving the child unattended or in the care and supervision of a child or otherwise incompetent person
- a failure to provide adequate supervision
- unsafe living conditions
- a medical condition that makes it impossible for the parent to adequately care for the child
The child should be removed from an unsafe situation and the non-custodial parent should request temporary physical custody.
If you do not have a lawyer you can go to the court in your state and get a emergency temporary order for custody, but be prepared to have compelling proof of the unsafe conditions in the custodial parents home. Child endangerment is a primary concern to the courts. A parent can be deemed unfit for not providing a safe environment. You must provide as much evidence as possible to compel the court to take action. You should hire an attorney who specializes in custody issues in order to get the best outcome.
The factors used to determine that a parent is unfit are generally governed by state laws with child endangerment being the determining factor. The following include some of the reasons a parent may be declared unfit:
- physical, emotional and sexual abuse
- excessive discipline
- failure to protect the child from abuse by others
- failure to report abuse of the child
- neglect- failure to provide food, clothing, proper hygiene, necessary medical treatment, schooling
- failure to provide proper medical care
- failure to provide day to day parental care
- serious illness or disability
- mental illness
- substance abuse or addiction
- alcoholism
- criminal activity and/or associations
- incarceration
- conduct or conditions that are seriously detrimental to the child
- abandonment
- child endangerment
- leaving the child unattended or in the care and supervision of a child or otherwise incompetent person
- a failure to provide adequate supervision
- unsafe living conditions
- a medical condition that makes it impossible for the parent to adequately care for the child
The child should be removed from an unsafe situation and the non-custodial parent should request temporary physical custody.
If you do not have a lawyer you can go to the court in your state and get a emergency temporary order for custody, but be prepared to have compelling proof of the unsafe conditions in the custodial parents home. Child endangerment is a primary concern to the courts. A parent can be deemed unfit for not providing a safe environment. You must provide as much evidence as possible to compel the court to take action. You should hire an attorney who specializes in custody issues in order to get the best outcome.
The factors used to determine that a parent is unfit are generally governed by state laws with child endangerment being the determining factor. The following include some of the reasons a parent may be declared unfit:
- physical, emotional and sexual abuse
- excessive discipline
- failure to protect the child from abuse by others
- failure to report abuse of the child
- neglect- failure to provide food, clothing, proper hygiene, necessary medical treatment, schooling
- failure to provide proper medical care
- failure to provide day to day parental care
- serious illness or disability
- mental illness
- substance abuse or addiction
- alcoholism
- criminal activity and/or associations
- incarceration
- conduct or conditions that are seriously detrimental to the child
- abandonment
- child endangerment
- leaving the child unattended or in the care and supervision of a child or otherwise incompetent person
- a failure to provide adequate supervision
- unsafe living conditions
- a medical condition that makes it impossible for the parent to adequately care for the child
Can the attorney general take money from the spouse of someone who owes back child support in Texas?
Spouses are not responsible for their spouses' children. However, the State can and will place liens on assets to collect child support, so the spouse could end up losing money if s/he is a joint owner of those assets.
See links below
When a mother drops the child support case is the back time forgiven and can she pick it back up?
No the back time is not forgiven, and she can pick the case back up anytime.. I just reopened a child support case. the father owes me $6,700 in arrears from 1993. He moved out of state and finally got a job. I called Child support and in 60 days I got a hearing date. He also received a letter stating that the case had been in the system too long and they want it paid promptly. they have already begun to garnish his wages and he will not get a tax refund until it is paid off. :)
If you move from Pennsylvania will Florida garnish wages for child support?
Yes... No matter where you move to, Child Support will find you!!!
This can be handled by child support enforcement. Contact them and open a claim file.
Absent the custodian's permission, such a disclosure might not be ethical; however, the child's SSN will likely be necessary if the obligor is to provide health insurance.
Can you drop child support for my sons father and still get medicaid for my son?
No. It's always the biological parents who first has the obligation to support their child, not the state.
If parents agree can child support be lifted?
It depends on where you live. In the United States, the parent who filed for child support can file for modification or termination of child support, but needs to provide supporting documentation as well as good reasons why it should be modified/terminated. The court looks at the well being of the child and what would be best for him/her, not whether a parent has a change of heart and is doing this to cut the other parent some slack.
How can you get your child back from an intrim adoption order?
IF you are still in the mandatory waiting stage you simply need to call the adoption agency/worker and tell them you have changed your mind
When would termination of child support be in the state of Iowa?
The court order states that when the child turns age 19, graduates high school, or is emancipated, which ever occurs first. So will it end in May after graduation or go on till my daughter turns 18. Just want to know what to expect.
You should contact a lawyer for professional advice. This makes it official and it can be proven that you did pay in the first place. Another reason to contact a lawyer is because you have been led to believing that this child was biologically yours, and you willingly paid money for it, then your lawyer MAY be able to get some of your money back.
Are you independent if you support yourself with no parental assistance?
I believe that in the eyes of the government, you are not an independent until you are married or at least 24 years of age.
Or have a dependent (child) yourself (regardless of marital status).
Yes they will intercept your taxes until that balance of back pay is paid and current. Then once you are paid you may have to ask that state that intercepted your tax returns to do a tax offset review. Give all documents that show you have paid and or current, then they may dismiss the lien against you. You may be entitled to a refund from that state.
He can go to court and let the courts decide. You will also have your say in this matter. The courts may well decide that neither of you are able to look after the child and the child will become a Ward of the Court and put up for adoption. Marcy
