Child Support

It has become a lot more about profit, rather than the care they provide for the children.

In the past daycare was more often provided by a grandparent, other relative or neighbor and there was less likelihood that other children were also being cared for at the same time and place. Often a friend's mother in the neighborhood could care for a working mother's child since there were more at home mothers. Also, it was not so common that children would need to be placed somewhere for daycare since not as many mothers were employed outside the home.

In most cases it doesn't really matter how the woman became pregnant. All that matters is if she is going to keep it and if she is going to take care of it personally. If the woman keeps and and assumes custodial rights, then the father should pay child support because he did help create the child and isn't providing for it otherwise. However, if she gives custodial rights to the father, then she should have to pay the child support for the aforementioned reasons.

This can be done though the use of a mediator, but the change still needs to be filed with the court for approval. You do avoid the attorney fees. It would be a Propria Persona (Pro Se) presentation. see link

Illinois charges obligors $36.00 a year per case to collect and distribute child support payments. Many jurisdictions charge court fees (e.g., the cost of the trial) to obligors.

First, remember the the online calculator is an estimate amount and does not take into consideration all related issues. As for determining when a motion to modify can be entered, this is dependent of whether the payment will be at least 20% more or less than the current amount being paid. Note in this that child support enforcement provides free representation. see links below

Provided that the payment was reduced based on the Worker's Compensation, than yes. If not and there are arrears, than it would go toward the arrears.

No, only the biological father will be assessed child support.

Depends on the state. Texas allows overpayments to be requested from the person who received them although they knew they were not owed. If not, you can sue them. Check you state laws.

You must pay child support until the child turns 19. Child support stops before this if the child marries (or begins living with another person in a civil union or de facto relationship) or supports themselves financially before turning 19 - for example, if the child is in permanent employment, receives a student allowance, or benefit from Work and Income, or leaves the care of the custodian.

No. Most often it is only temporary until the mother can demonstrate to the court that the home circumstances has changed. I've seen cases where a drug addicted mother, whose child (age 4) was found on the streets, miles from her home, was still given the child back after finishing drug rehab. The father decided than to rent an apartment across the hall.

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No, when I filed my taxes for my 17 yr old I didn't qualify for Child Tax Credit.

No you can not. The court has no authority outside of the US. They will bring you in and ask for his location so they can serve the papers. If the location is outside the US, the case will be closed and you will have to open it back up once he returns. The soldier is covered under the Soldiers Release Act also beause he is unable to appear in court or sign any papers.

Unless there is a court order. The mother has presumed custody and full parental rights. For a father or non custodial parent to have ordered visitaton a court order must be obtained. Sometimes the court will require a paternity test also. If is an amicable relationship, then it is whatever you two agree to. REMEMBER, regardless of the mother and fathers relationship and how they feel about one another, the individual mother child and father child relationship is extremely important and NEVER use the child(ren) as a tool or weapon.

my brother and hiws ex wife have 50/50 of their kids and neithe r1 has to pay because they both have them so i don't think u are legally obligated to do so they even had taken their case to court and that's what the judge told them

my brother and hiws ex wife have 50/50 of their kids and neithe r1 has to pay because they both have them so i don't think u are legally obligated to do so they even had taken their case to court and that's what the judge told them

my brother and hiws ex wife have 50/50 of their kids and neithe r1 has to pay because they both have them so i don't think u are legally obligated to do so they even had taken their case to court and that's what the judge told them

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Percentage of time is usually apportioned to how much child support is paid so i would assume that no child support has to be paid if you have exactly 50/50 custody but i would check this out with you child support office as annual salaries of each person may still come in to play which means someone may still pay some child support.

If your father was given total custody of you and your brother then he could go to court to get you back. However, (and you would have to ask your mother this) if your mother and father have joint custody (such as you or your brother seeing your mother on spring break or other holidays) then child support would continue as was instructed by the courts. If your father had total custody and your mother never saw you, then she could file for partial child support. I know it's confusing, but simply put, if your father doesn't pay your mother child support she should see at least Child Welfare regarding this matter and your father should be paying her some child support regarding you. Good luck hon Marcy

At 16 it is the childs' choice. The errant father certainly has no legal rights to the child. Laws pertaining to child custody are set by the state in which the minor and his/her custodial parent or legal guardian have established residency. Although a father has not been involved the child's life it does not automatically exclude him from filing a custody petition. Parental rights can only be terminated in two ways, voluntarily or by order of a court of jurisdiction. As long as the child is deemed a minor pursuant to the laws of the state of residency, age is not a factor. In most cases the judge presiding over a custody hearing would take into account the wishes of a sixteen years old.

In some instances it depends upon the living arrangements. If the child/children live with both parents equally, then child support is not always ordered by the court. However the issue of medical coverage, educational expenses, and so on will need to be addressed. Generally if the child/children reside with one parent the majority of the time, child support is awarded to that parent. Also in some cases, a disparity in incomes can play a part in whether or not support is warranted.

No. It depends on when the TPR became final. If the child resided with the parent or a parent for the entire tax year then they may still claim said child as a dependent.

Child support and visitation are two separate issues. The custodial parent can file a suit for child support but cannot deny the non custodial parent custodial or vistation rights is said parent wants those rights. That being said, the non custodial parent can file for custody or visitation regardless of whether the child support issue is addressed or not. Such matters are decided by the court if the parents cannot find an equitable solution.

Yes, legally you may. Will the judge hearing the custody case look favorably upon such action is a bigger question. Speaking from professional experience, judges do not care for such arrangements especially when there are minor children involved.

Yes, I was just sued for child support. I was the custodial parent and my ex owes me $30,000 in back child support and because my son didn't like having to do choirs at our house he went to go live with his father. Who in turn sued me for child support and now both my ex and I have to paid our son child support until he is 21 if he continues to go on to college.

I remember in the 70's many 'run away' fathers going to Florida to avoid paying child support, but dont remember why. Was Florida not prosecuting out of state warrants at the time for this? Can anyone help my memory? Ann jazzydame@myway.com Florida has cut funding to their child support enforcement division and also laid off a number of people as well and what was difficult is now near impossible. There is however a company that is helping people collect unpaid child support. they helped me and I am trying to tell as many people as I can. They are nationwide. The woman I worked with was April and her number is 407-616-0637. good luck to everyone.

You can prevent the other parent from see the kids.First of all How old are they? If they are 12 or close, they probably can decide through mediation if they want to see the non-custodial parent. You have to take him to court and change the current orders. You will be given a mediation date first. If you are low-income, the court will pay for this, or parcial. I would do this before summer. Bring proof if you have it on the last 5 years. Does he pick them up every other weekend? Is he a fit parent? You can e-mail me personally, I will answer any questios you have. Toni

Certainly! Now that you live closer there is no reason you can't have the courts revise the custody papers and you have split custody of the child(ren). However, the two of you are adults and it's best (if you trust each other) that you try to settle things between you without having to go to court. If your ex is uncooperative it's time to have those custody papers revised.

Get a court order terminating support as of a specific date, with a finding as to the amount of arrearage, or that there is no arrearage. Then send certified copies to the child support agencies in your State and the State where the child lives and/or where any other orders were entered in the matter.