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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
Can a child petition the court to force a parent to show that child support was not misused?
No. In some cases the obligated parent can make such a request, but it is very unusual for a court to grant such a petition unless a case of neglect has been proven by DSS or another state agency with jurisdiction.
Yes, child support and custodial arrangements are separate issues and are treated as such by the court.
No. If you arent on the birth cretificate, then you arent legally the father, without a blood test, and if the wife hides her son from you, then she should go to hell.
If the mother is receiving any kind of assisstanse, yes, they will open child support case and pursue it.
Yes. Even sole custody fathers are often ordered to pay. The reverse is not true as more custodial fathers pay child support than all the non-custodial mothers do. see links below
Who will get full custody of your child you or the father?
Most often the mother gets physical custody but the court can award joint legal custody if the parents get along well and have the best interest of the child as their mutual priority. If the father wants physical custody, generally, he will need to show that the mother is unfit and the child would be better off with him. In that case the court must be provided with evidence of the mother's unfitness and each jurisdiction has its own criteria. See the related question.
What rights does a father have to an unborn child in Mississippi?
To an unborn child? None. The biological father has no say whatsoever in whether or not the mother gets an abortion or how the mother chooses to carry and deliver the baby.
The moment the child is born, however, the married father has the same rights as the mother. He has the right to have his name added to the birth certificate, even if the mother doesn't want him to, and he can petition for partial custody of the child. He also has the right to voice his opinion about any early medical decisions that might have to be made, such as circumcision. An unmarried father must establish his paternity in court and then can petition for custody and visitations.
If child has graduated high school can the custodial parent ask for more child support?
In some states it does run until age 22. If it doesn't, than no. see links below
If custodial parent get social security disabilty will she get more in child support?
Probably not - in general, child support is a percentage of the obligor's net income.
In the legal sense that would be a decision for the court not for an individual. Generally under such circumstances the court will order an investigation by a state agency such as CPS or DFS, and if warranted the agency will request the court to take further action. Some factors that might apply if the matter were addressed by the court would be, if the child or children were with her when she was arrested, if she had a previous criminal record of any sort (which apparently is the case), the condition of the children and the home, and so forth.
absolutely
Absolutely!!! If you can prove that in fact the child was abandoned, you have every right to get custody. Get the child and go to court the next day and don't leave until you have the order in your hands.
What is the difference between a biological parent and non custodial parent?
None, as both are usually biological parents.
Can a child move out in Georgia at the age of 14?
No, the state's age of legal majority is 18. no you can move out at 17 though
Technically anyone can get this neurological disease at any time. Typically it's found in adults from the ages of 40-70. This is only typically, though. Anyone can get it at any time.
What is a sample letter to the non custodial parent in violation of visitation?
We received a letter from Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, titled Custodial Parent Non-IV-D Letter.What is this about? Since my husbands daughter from his first marriage is currently almost 19 not going to college but has a good job and not living here with us. Is this another matter such as a child from another woman ?
No, you had until age 18 to file in California.
Does an unwed mother have sole custody of her child if she has a felony?
Yes, as unmarried fathers have no legal status as a parent, other than the requirement to pay child support, until granted that status by a court. Until then, if the mother is not capable of caring for the child, her family or the state has first claim. see links below
If what you mean is can back owed child support payments be discharged in bankruptcy: NO. Regardless of how old the child is now. on the other hand if you mean to be included in the repayment schedule for a chapter 13 then yes. Child support arrearages can sometimes be included in bankruptcy. This pertains to arrearages only and not to current support due. A bankruptcy petition cannot override a court order of support and if arrearages are allowed to be included in a 13 the arrearages must be paid in full, not a percentage thereof, as is possible with unsecured creditors.
Can a mother still receive child support if she gets married?
Parents have an obligation to support their minor children. If your spouse is not doing so, he (I'm assuming it's a he) can be compelled to by a court. So, yes.
If a parent loses his or her parental rights does the child lose that parents last name?
no the child will not lose that parents name. i currently have 2 children i'v lost my rights to and they still carry my name. the only way they can lose your last name is if you sign saying you accept the name change, nobody can just strip somebody of there legal born name.
Can the father win joint custody if he lives with a roommate in a small 2 bedroom apartment?
First of all how many children? This will play a big role in determining. As long as there are adequate sleeping arrangements and the roomate is not detrimental to the child's well-being, there is no reason you would be denied joint custody.
That would depend on why social services is investigating. If it is neglect, abuse or something of that nature suspected on the part of the other parent. Then you probably could justify not allowing that parent their visitation, or supervise it. However, the custody agreement is binding unless a petition to modify is made, and approved by the court. I would think if the child were in any way endangered or? DSS would already have taken action to prevent the parent from having unsupervised visits.
