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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

Who pays child support when the father is married to another woman?

Her child's biological father if she has obtained a court order for child support.

Her child's biological father if she has obtained a court order for child support.

Her child's biological father if she has obtained a court order for child support.

Her child's biological father if she has obtained a court order for child support.

How can a small child lift an adult into the air?

If there was zero-gravity, then it might be possible. However, on Earth this is not possible. If the child performs an extensive workout routine, it could be possible.

It's highly uncommon for a child to be able to lift an adult into the air.

Can child support be taken from a settlement check?

At least a portion of the amount can be garnished for child support arrearages. All SS benefits are subject to garnishment for child support. Since all government agency share information concerning child support issues it is possible the amount(s) will be removed before the beneficiary receives payment.

Can one parent take child out of state without other parent concent?

That completely depends on the custody arrangement that is in place and if you have no custody arrangement, it would be in your best interests to get one legally established before taking the child across state lines, particularly without the other parent's consent and/or court approval. Otherwise, you could be facing some very serious felony charges (kidnapping, a Class A felony in all 50 states). If that were to happen, it could also endanger your right to maintaining custody of your child.

You really need to do things the right way...make sure all of your i's are dotted and t's are crossed if there is no way you can work with the other parent and come to a reasonable agreement.

What are the fathers Parental rights in Florida?

Here are a couple of ifs: Not married you have no rights. - You would have to file court docs requesting a paternity test if she will not do it herself. Not married but you are on the birth certificate. - You are automatically viewed and recognized as the father. If you disagree, you can ask for a paternity test. If you do agree you already have rights and can file court docs requesting visitation and joint custody with the mom. Married - On the birth certificate or not....whether you are the father or not - you are automatically viewed in the eyes of the court as the father. Case in point: Michael Jackson, married to his two oldest kids mom, even though he is not the father he is viewed as the father as he was married to the mom during preg and when she had the babies. He automatically has parental rights.

If you have 2 children from different mothers and your married to one of your child's mom how does child support work?

In general, child support is based on a percentage of net income. For example, in Illinois, the older/oldest child would receive 20% of net income. If you are also the NCP of the younger child, that child would receive 20% of your net income after deducting payments ordered and made for the older child. Being the custodian of a child does not reduce child support for other children, either older or younger, for whom you are the NCP.

see link below for additional info on this

Is it the parents fault for child obesity?

The parents own lifestyle and eating habits reflect on the children so the parents should themselves, be eating healthy and exercising regularly to avoid obesity in their children. Also parents contribute by the types of foods they buy for the home and when they go out to eat with the kids. If the parents make good decisions for themselves then their children will remain free from obesity.

Do i still pay child support if my 16 year old daughter moves out of state with her boyfrined and their baby?

Yes until she is emancipated. It might also be a good idea, since you allowed her to move, to see to that the child support goes directly to her and not to the mother unless she moved with them.

Can a father give up his parental rights and pay child support in Houston Tx?

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.

What are the father's rights if he pays child support and has joint legal custody?

The mother has primary residential custody. However, the father has visitation rights which are likely set forth in a visitation schedule and he has the right to be included in any important decisions that affect the child. The father should review any documents related to his case including a separation agreement, visitation schedule, child support order and custody order.

What happens when a non custodial parent violates a court order?

The custodial parent must take the matter before the court by filing a motion for contempt of a court order. The court may impose sanctions but the custodial parent must stay on top of the situation.

How do you congratulate parents on a child's achievement?

You do not exactly " congatulate " them, as if they got rid of some albatross, or that girl finally caught one, but rather express your shared joy. We are so happy for you all. I know congatulations seem like the right thing, but the implications in an insincere tone , or poor phrasing can get YOU in the soup .Better just be happy [ and safe ] .

How can you reduce child support payments if you were incarcerated?

Incarceration does not automatically relieve one of paying support that's due under any order that was in effect at the time of the obligor's incarceration. In such a case, the incarcerated parent should petition the court to terminated/suspend the obligation. Because support is based on ones income, incarcerated parents are typically not ordered to pay support.

In addition, followed by addressing the issue of incarceration, also address the probability to freeze fees as they will incur. Out of experience, I know someone that incurred fees while she was doing her time and had a rude awakening after seeing the bill. Although, there is the options to adjust as long as supporting documents are available.

Can a parent paying child support file child on taxes?

Paying Child Support has nothing to do with any right to claim the child on their return. A divorce agreement or custody agreement usually deals with rights to claim a child on a tax return. If there is no such agreement deciding who get to claim the child then the IRS rules do. Usually the first right is the custodial parent (the person the child lives with). Residency is one of the requirements to claim a dependent.

Is there supervised visitation for children in texas?

This is an issue that's frequently brought up, along with the right to choose what parent they wish to live with.

This issue particularly arises as children enter their teen years. They don't want to be required to spend time with a parent, either parent. They think of themselves as almost adults, and thus can make their own decisions.

Let me start with the view on one teen on Joint Physical Custody.

Equal Time - A Teen's Views On Joint Custody

How I divide my life between my divorced parents' homes.

By Charlotte Juerge - Newsweek - Dec 15, 2008

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"My parents divorced when I was 2 years old. Because I was so young, I cannot remember anything of how the divorce actually felt at the time. But 12 years later, I am quite content with my life and my parents. Unlike many divorced couples with children, neither parent has primary custody of me, but rather, I switch between my parents' houses every other day, spending roughly equal time with my mother and my father. "

For younger children, the argument can be postulated that Parental Alienation may be involved. This is a controversial issue with arguments presented on both sides, but cases involving child abductions where the abductor simply wanted a child, has shown how easy it is to alienate a child, from both parents. But, even teens can be alienated from a parent, or both parents.

Mom Loses Custody For Alienating Dad

Ruling a 'wake-up call' for parents who use kids to punish ex-partners

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Parental Alienation Syndrome - The Gregory Mantell Show

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A Child's Choice: What Is The Right Age For A Child To Choose Which Parent To Live With? See link below

The main issue here is not their right in choosing to spend time with the other parent, but their right to ignore and dishonor the authority of the family court. One has to wonder how many males that ignore child support orders were raised to believe it okay to ignore any family court orders, which includes the visitation orders?

If a child, whether by choice or through the influence of a primary parent, doesn't wish to spend time with the other parent, this issue has to be first brought before the court for consideration. The child can explain to the judge, outside the presence of either parent, why they feel it's in their own best interest as to why they no longer have a need for the parental influence of the separated parent?

There are reasons for the need of two parents, but if the child(ren) are getting tired of switching homes, perhaps it's time for the parent to be doing the switching.

This is what I suggest to the kids faced with choosing which parent to live with.

As an alternative, why not ask for Joint Physical Custody Of Your Parents?

Tell them that you want to remain in a home, and each of them there for three weeks, than switch. Once night a week, the parent not in residence takes you out to dinner or some other activity. While in the home, the resident parent does not date, or have overnight guests, other than relatives.

On the off weeks, the parent rents a room, stays with relatives, their friends, or they can split the cost of a two bedroom apartment, with each having their own bedroom.

The priority here is you not having your life disrupted by their choice not to be together. Their lives are equally disrupted and they split the cost of your home.

The support amounts each parent are obligated to provide for your care can go into a TRUST FUND. From the trust fund, expenses for the home and your standard expenses, are paid.

All this follows in accordance with federal laws dating back 100 years as regards Trust Funds that have been established for guardians to draw from when parents have been killed in an accident. Also in cases involving child stars (The Coogan Act-1939) where the law is designed to prevent their parents from spending the money for their own uses.

Any money left in the account would collect interest and be available for emergencies, or special expenses, such as part of the cost of a car, or a college education.

This is called Bird Nest Custody. YOU STAY IN THE NEST WHILE THE BIRDS TAKE TURNS BEING THERE.

* A Child's Choice In Custody * Bird Nest Custody * Equal Time - A Teen's Views On Joint Custody * Mom Loses Custody For Alienating Dad * Parental Alienation Syndrome - The Gregory Mantell Show

Does a father who abandons his child still have rights?

If you weren't abusive, an alcoholic or into drugs and your wife just left you, then she has no right to keep your child away from you. However, if you choose to see your child then it's your responsibility to make child support payments whether you and your wife get back together or not. If you want to see your child then it's best to contact a lawyer and go through the court system and if you win the custody battle, then be responsible and pay child support. Marcy

Can you get your legal rights back of your child after signing rights over?

Depends on why you signed them away. If it was for temporary treatment you can but not if the child was adopted. When it comes to foster care. the court would have to be convinced the situation has changed and that you wont do it again.

Can a man be served child support papers without a DNA test or signing the birth certificate?

This depends on whether an order is in place, if you live in a state that allows a post order paternity challenge, and if it's been less than 24 months since the placement of the order. see links

Noncustodial parent gets ssi can custodial parent get social security child support?

Yes. 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.

What kind of school did you go to as a child?

i went to convent school during my childhood.my school was so beautiful...i have great memories of my school time.when ever i visit my birth place where this school is situated...i always visit my school..and freshup my all moments of my life

How do you apply for social security child support?

There is no such thing as "social security child support." If the child's parent(s) is eligible for Social Security, the child is probably eligible, also. In such a case, the child's benefit is considered child support. If that benefit exceeds the amount ordered for child support, the obligor does not owe any additional payment.

What is the Child Abandonment Law In New Jersey?

:6-1. Abuse, abandonment, cruelty and neglect of child; what constitutes

9:6-1. Abuse, abandonment, cruelty and neglect of child; what constitutes. Abuse of a child shall consist in any of the following acts: (a) disposing of the custody of a child contrary to law; (b) employing or permitting a child to be employed in any vocation or employment injurious to its health or dangerous to its life or limb, or contrary to the laws of this State; (c) employing or permitting a child to be employed in any occupation, employment or vocation dangerous to the morals of such child; (d) the habitual use by the parent or by a person having the custody and control of a child, in the hearing of such child, of profane, indecent or obscene language; (e) the performing of any indecent, immoral or unlawful act or deed, in the presence of a child, that may tend to debauch or endanger or degrade the morals of the child; (f) permitting or allowing any other person to perform any indecent, immoral or unlawful act in the presence of the child that may tend to debauch or endanger the morals of such child; (g) using excessive physical restraint on the child under circumstances which do not indicate that the child's behavior is harmful to himself, others or property; or (h) in an institution as defined in section 1 of P.L.1974, c. 119 (C. 9:6-8.21), willfully isolating the child from ordinary social contact under circumstances which indicate emotional or social deprivation.

Abandonment of a child shall consist in any of the following acts by anyone having the custody or control of the child: (a) willfully forsaking a child; (b) failing to care for and keep the control and custody of a child so that the child shall be exposed to physical or moral risk without proper and sufficient protection; (c) failing to care for and keep the control and custody of a child so that the child shall be liable to be supported and maintained at the expense of the public, or by child caring societies or private persons not legally chargeable with its or their care, custody and control.

Cruelty to a child shall consist in any of the following acts: (a) inflicting unnecessarily severe corporal punishment upon a child; (b) inflicting upon a child unnecessary suffering or pain, either mental or physical; (c) habitually tormenting, vexing or afflicting a child; (d) any willful act of omission or commission whereby unnecessary pain and suffering, whether mental or physical, is caused or permitted to be inflicted on a child; (e) or exposing a child to unnecessary hardship, fatigue or mental or physical strains that may tend to injure the health or physical or moral well-being of such child.

Neglect of a child shall consist in any of the following acts, by anyone having the custody or control of the child: (a) willfully failing to provide proper and sufficient food, clothing, maintenance, regular school education as required by law, medical attendance or surgical treatment, and a clean and proper home, or (b) failure to do or permit to be done any act necessary for the child's physical or moral well-being. Neglect also means the continued inappropriate placement of a child in an institution, as defined in section 1 of P.L.1974, c. 119 (C. 9:6-8.21), with the knowledge that the placement has resulted and may continue to result in harm to the child's mental or physical well-being.

Amended by L. 1987,c.341,s.1.

Can you ask for child support to be paused while incarcerated?

In my sister's case the child support payments are only defered until he serves his 2-10 years. They will only continue to add up until he has payed the amount in full. This would also depend on what state you are in. We are in MI.

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