Child Support

Move your child where? Out of state, within the state, to another home within the same town? Circumstances may vary depending on state law and the provisions outlined in the original custody order, but generally, you cannot move if it presents a hardship to the other parent in maintaining their visitation or other rights without the other parent's consent and/or approval of the court.

When asking for legal advice, it's very helpful to post as much detail as possible, including the state where the child currently legally resides.

Yes, as long as it's not public assistance/SSI. BTW, if the child's RSDI benefit is based on the obligor's SSA account, it is considered child support. If that benefit exceeds the amount ordered for child support, the obligor does not owe any additional payment.

There are several variables. In some states the foster family is paid a per diem per child. This is meant to cover the expenses of the child (other than medical). The per diem rates vary based on the child's situation. Foster families that take special needs children often receive more. You need to check into the laws in your area to find out.

His debts died with him. His widow and former family have nothing to do with the matter.

Contrary to popular belief, simply becoming a parent does not make a person emancipated. Generally speaking, the only way to become an emancipated minor is by order of the court (and not all states have emancipation laws), getting (legally) married, or joining the military (which minors need parental consent to do).

Depends on the agreement between you two. Often one or the other would benefit more, so doing the math may help. There is an IRS letter of agreement that should be signed.

No, before a suit for arrearages can be filed there must be a valid support order in place. The custodial parent can file for support according to the laws of the state in which he or she resides. If the order is granted the court will determine at that time whether or not any arrearages are applicable.

No, as you forfeit your claim to the state.

In such a situation the support order will remain valid and collectible. When the person is released from custody the child support enforcement division for the state will take whatever action required to recover the monies owed.

The matter of a non custodial parent being in a position where they are unable to honor a support order does not change the terms of said order. For that to happen the non custodial parent must petition the court to have the order amended or rescinded.

If the father becomes unemployed, he should immediately contact the court to seek relief from the child support obligations. He may NOT just stop paying.

I'm not familiar with the term 'managing conservators,' but it sounds to me as if such persons are not legally responsible for the child and, therefore, can not be required to pay child support.

Typically, most states do not allow the courts to award more than half of your income to child support.

A 15-year-old can move out with a close relative. If you want to live on your own, you will need to go the the state courts. It all depends on the state you live in.

Only a judge can overturn a judge's decision. That said, however, the State is not obliged to follow decisions in cases to which it was not made a party. Please resubmit your question with more specificity.

Yes, there should have also been a retroactive child benefit check issued, however needed to be applied for. It still can be.

Sec. 263.002. REVIEW OF PLACEMENTS BY COURT. In a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in which the department or an authorized agency has been appointed by the court or designated in an affidavit of relinquishment of parental rights as the temporary or permanent managing conservator of a child, the court shall hold a hearing to review the conservatorship appointment and substitute care.

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California child support enforcement is required to represent you in child support matters; for visitation rights, contact your local bar association and/or legal assistance foundation office.

The short answer is "yes". If a custody agreement has not been set and lawyers are not involved then the mother does not have to let anyone see her child. However, if the father's name is on the birth certificate, he may have the same rights. In some states, the father listed on the birth certificate (especially if the couple were married) has as much right to "protect" his child as the mother, meaning he can keep the child away from the mother until the court arranges custody.

In most cases the court has the power to permanently terminate parental rights but require the parent(s) to pay all or partial support of the minor child/children. Cases are adjudicated on an individual basis.

That's dependent on state law. Certainly a lien on the estate, but in Missouri, you can also put a lien on the estate of the grandparents.

Correct, but what would happen if the individual had nothing in their name, no will, and no estate. that invidivudal was living with elderly parents who were providing room and board

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.

if the child is special needs and has to live with a parent yes otherwise no

You will be prosecuted for contempt of court. They usually get the money anyway from selling your things, take them directly from your salary etc and you end up in prison. If something is wrong with the court order you have to turn to the court in order to have it changed. Just not paying will get you into trouble.