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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 not on the birth and have no paternity test?
DNA tests prove you are the parent, and can be taken when sued for child support after the marriage, but if you have not taken one, and there is no proof the child is yours, then no.
If the child's mother is your wife, the law presumes that you are the father.
What happens if custody is split can he drop child support?
Child support is generally paid to the one who has the major part of the custody but when you split it more equal the one paying pays less since he then have the child more than earlier and therefor pay already while the child is in his custody. He has to apply for the child support to be reduced though based on the new custody agreement.
Can Texas garnish your spouses wages for your child support order?
Stepparents are not responsible for their stepchildren. However, to collect unpaid support, the State may place liens on real and personal property, including bank accounts, even though the new spouse is a joint owner.
What if you are unemployed and cant pay child support warrant?
You should return to court immediately and request a modification that reflects your new employment status.
You should return to court immediately and request a modification that reflects your new employment status.
You should return to court immediately and request a modification that reflects your new employment status.
You should return to court immediately and request a modification that reflects your new employment status.
In Missouri do you have to pay child support after 18 if child goes to college?
When a child reaches age eighteen, if the child is enrolled in and attending a secondary school program of instruction, the parental support obligation shall continue, if the child continues to attend and progresses toward completion of said program, until the child completes such program or reaches age 21, whichever first occurs. If the child is enrolled in an institution of vocational or higher education not later than October first following graduation from a secondary school or completion of a graduation equivalence degree program and so long as the child enrolls for and completes at least 12 hours of credit each semester, not including the summer semester, at an institution of vocational or higher education and achieves grades sufficient to reenroll at such institution, the parental support obligation shall continue until the child completes his or her education, or until the child reaches the age of 22, whichever first occurs.
To remain eligible for such continued parental support, at the beginning of each semester the child shall submit to each parent a transcript or similar official document provided by the institution of vocational or higher education which includes the courses the child is enrolled in and has completed for each term, the grades and credits received for each such course, and an official document from the institution listing the courses which the child is enrolled in for the upcoming term and the number of credits for each such course.
If the circumstances of the child manifestly dictate, the court may waive the October first deadline for enrollment required by this subsection. If the child has pursued a path of continuous attendance and has demonstrated evidence of a plan to continue to do so, the court may enter a judgment abating support for a period of up to five months for any semester in which the child completes at least six but less than twelve credit hours; however, such five-month period of abatement shall only be granted one time for each child. If the child is enrolled in such an institution, the child or parent obligated to pay support may petition the court to amend the order to direct the obligated parent to make the payments directly to the child.
As used in this section, an "institution of vocational education" means any postsecondary training or schooling for which the student is assessed a fee and attends classes regularly. "Higher education" means any junior college, community college, college, or university at which the child attends classes regularly. A child who has been diagnosed with a learning disability, or whose physical disability or diagnosed health problem limits the child's ability to carry the number of credit hours prescribed in this subsection, shall remain eligible for child support so long as such child is enrolled in and attending an institution of vocational or higher education, and the child continues to meet the other requirements of this subsection. A child who is employed at least 15 hours per week during the semester may take as few as nine credit hours per semester and remain eligible for child support so long as all other requirements of this subsection are complied with.
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Can a non-custodial parent leave the county?
It's legal for him to leave the state unless he has the kids with him and custodial parent do not consent for them to leave the state. He can be charged with kidnapping.
If the non-custodial parent moves out of state, he or she must continue to pay child support. Also, visitation rights may be affected if the non-custodial parent lives far from the custodial parent.
If father is listed on birth certificate and does not pay support what are his rights?
An unmarried father has no parental rights until he establishes his paternity in court through a DNA test.
An unmarried father has no parental rights until he establishes his paternity in court through a DNA test.
An unmarried father has no parental rights until he establishes his paternity in court through a DNA test.
An unmarried father has no parental rights until he establishes his paternity in court through a DNA test.
Why should parents pay for their child crime?
Well, yes and no. This is dependent upon the situation. For the most part, all parents are accountable for their children's behavior until they leave home at the legal age of 18. Parents should realize when a child is out of control and take necessary measures in order to prevent the criminal behavior in the first place through love, care, and teaching both through word and deed. Nevertheless, there are circumstances our teens (especailly) find themselves in which are difficult at best and behavior gets out of hand and is hard to prevent. In these cases, and all others the court is usually the deciding factor. The judge, based upon the evidence and history of the situation and child, will decide who pays for said crime.
How can a father relinquish his parental rights in Ohio?
No. To voluntarily relinquish parental rights in the US, you must be able to give a 'good cause' reason for it. One good reason would be in preparation for the child to be adopted. Trying to avoid responsibilities such as paying child support is not a good reason, the application would be dismissed.
How long after filing for child support will it take for the dad to be served?
The time-frame in which a person will receive the first child support payment varies greatly, depending on many factors. Each state has a different set of guidelines for child support enforcement and how many days are allowed between each action. Another factor that will cause variation in the time-frame is the form of payment of the child support (direct through employer, etc.).
Can ex pay for mortgage and not pay child support?
For the obligor, this is not a good idea. The obligor should pay support to the State disbursement unit or the courts, by check. Never pay cash and never give the funds to the obligee.
Do teenage parents pay child support?
Yes, when i got pregnent at 13 i wondered if my baby and i could make it in this world. But don't worry, the government took care of everythiing and now me and Paul Casely Junior are happy as can be.
Do prisoners have the right to demand custodial parent to bring the children to visit?
No. An inmate has no right to demand anything. A foster parent does not need to interrupt his schedule to meet the demands of an inmate in prison. There might be a way that someone could pay for someone else to take the child to see the inmate in prison. That would be a different story. The inmate or his family would need to pay 100% of all costs. It would be expensive. The inmate can make no demands on a foster parent.
Do you have to pay for back child support if your children are now adopted by their stepfather?
I'm assuming you mean by a stepparent? No, but you may not know they have been adopted. In Missouri, when you've had no contact with the children, whether by choice or denial of access, for six months, the child can be adopted with notification or approval. If you haven't filed an enforcement action, which most fathers cannot afford to do, you may not learn for months or years about the adoption.
Only if YOUR parents agree to it. I know that this is a really hard time (because I've been through it), and maybe you don't want to "choose sides" by choosing who to live with, but staying with one of your parents is probably the best scenario. If you really don't care which parent you want to live with, maybe you could tell your parents that you want them to decide - that way the weight of making the decision is off your shoulders. However, if you do care which parent you would prefer to live with, let them know. The other parent should not blame you because you're not the one choosing the divorce. Whatever you decide, good luck, and God Bless.
What happens when the inmate doesn't pay child support while incarcerated?
Child support obligations continue even if one is in jail, until/unless there's a court order to the contrary. The State can collect this debt in various ways, including garnishing tax refunds, lottery winnings and such, and placing liens on personal and real property.
Can a man sign over rights to get out of paying child support?
Signing rights away will not stop any child support from being taken from the father. If the child is the fathers then he is financially responsible for the child weather he has rights or not.
Is there a statute of limitations for paying back child support?
Most states have statutory provisions for determining how long a court order for child support will remain effective. In some states the statute of limitations is 10 years after the child turns 18. In others the period is only 5 years. Some states have no limitation. The parent who is in contempt of the order can be brought to court at any time during that period. You would need to do a search for your particular state.
If the mother and the person wanting to adopt that child are not married can she be adopted?
You need to check the laws in your particular jurisdiction. While this type of adoption is possible in some jurisdictions, a number of states still frown upon second-parent adoptions by unmarried couples. You need to consult with a local attorney who specializes in adoption. In Utah, for example, co-habitating couples who are not married are prohibited from legal adoption.
In Ohio does a father have parental rights if he does not pay child support?
Yes, the right of a parent to be in his or her child's life has nothing to with whether or not he or she is paying child support. The court sees them as two entirely different issues.
Can your parents legally kick you out of their house at age 16 in Michigan?
Not kick out but for some reason they are able to leave of their own accord as they are considered legal run-aways at 16.
This depends upon the law in your state. In my state it is allowed unless the divorce decree prohibits it (rare). Otherwise, a noncustodial parent would be stuck vacationing in the same state for many years. I would notify the other parent in writing as early as possible prior to the vacation, if possible, and keep a copy of the email or letter you send.
it depends what the child support order says. Today they require a date on when it's supposed to end and if yours don't have that you can end up paying passed age 18. Read more in the link below.
When is child support considered a gift?
Check with a tax attorney. Usually "gifts" of money to other family members can be up to $12,000 per year per person and the person receiving the "gift" does not have to declare it as income on their tax returns. Minors may be a different story. Either way, there is no tax benefit to you. So why would you want to call it a gift? You probably aren't paying as much as your kids need as it is. ==A Different Perspective== Generally yes. At some later date you cannot stop paying your weekly support and bring out your list of all the times you have voluntarily included a "little extra" with the child support payment. If you can afford it then you are doing the right thing.
