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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
Does the IRS automatically deduct back child-support from the obligors tax refund?
The IRS becomes involved once a case has been filed with the state child support enforcement agency.
The IRS becomes involved once a case has been filed with the state child support enforcement agency.
The IRS becomes involved once a case has been filed with the state child support enforcement agency.
The IRS becomes involved once a case has been filed with the state child support enforcement agency.
What is the procedure to stop child support payments in new york?
Child support payments usually stop at age 18, unless some payments have been missed along the way ...
Providing ALL your payments for child support are fully up to date and paid in full, you can file in court to have these stopped.
How do you tell husband child is not his?
This would depend on the quality of the relationship you have with your husband, and whether the child was conceived after marriage or before.
If the child was conceived within the period of your marriage, was there any 'cause' for your unfaithfulness? How long have you known that the child is not his, how old is the child?
Will you, of pressed, be prepared to reveal the name of the father?
As his wife, you must have some idea of what to expect. Will your revelation harm you and/or the child's future? if this is likely then you might be advised to wait until a time of your own choosing - when you might have made arrangements for you both.
If you think that your husband make forgive your 'lapse' and cherish the child then you need to take your courage in your hands and ask for a quiet night to discuss something of great seriousness.
What is the youngest age a child can testify in a Pennsylvania family court?
Rules in Family Court are looser than in criminal courts and the minimum "age of reason" is usually set at about 7 years of age. Family Court judges customarily try to keep the affected children out of court actions altogether since they don't want them being used as "pawns" in the parents battles. However the decision to call them for testimony, and how much 'weight' to give to their testimony or desires, lies completely with the presiding judge.
Can a non custodial parent get custody when they pay child support?
of course, you deadbeat!
The law only requires you to pay the child support,you are not required by law to see the child or even the custodial parent....it is a choice not a requirement..
The age of majority in Texas is 18 so the young person is responsible for their own support. Interestingly there has just been a case here in Britain where a young woman has sued her father for support at University as he did not pay the mandated child support to her mother when she was a minor, so the mother was unable to save to put the daughter through college. In the US the terms of the child support order determines what action, if any, can be taken concerning the date and method of payment, when the support ends, if the order can be changed by self modification and so forth. That being the case, the young adult might or might not be entitled to continued support.
Can child support garnish a corporation?
Yes, a garnishment for child support can be placed on anyone. If you receive a check from your corporation as an employee, your state can garnish it.
Can non custodial parent lose child Mother get remarried does noncustodial parent lose their child?
No. If you have been determined to be the child's biological father you and the mother will have equal parental rights if you remarry.
There is no hard and fast rule. The Court must determine that it is in the best interest of the child that parental rights be terminated. Contact with the child is considered, but many other issues are also considered.
Does a parent still have to pay back childsupport once the child has a child of his own in Texas?
If you're in the US... Pregnancy/giving birth does not emancipate a minor, so yes, you are still responsible for child support (but only for her, not for her child of course--the responsibility for child support for her child belongs to that child's father).
Can a dad get custody of his child if neither parent has custody?
Once you are pregnant your options are as follows:
- have the baby and become a full time parent
- have the baby and give full custody to the father
- have the baby and share custody and responsibility with the father
What if the custodial parent gets a job making more money does the amount of child support go down?
The answer depends on the formula used to calculate child support in your jurisdiction. Generally, most states rely on a formula that uses a percentage of the non-custodial parent's wages so if the custodial parent gets a raise in pay it may not offset the NC parent's obligation.
You can perform an online search to find the guidelines in your jurisdiction using your state + child support guidelines.
The answer depends on the formula used to calculate child support in your jurisdiction. Generally, most states rely on a formula that uses a percentage of the non-custodial parent's wages so if the custodial parent gets a raise in pay it may not offset the NC parent's obligation.
You can perform an online search to find the guidelines in your jurisdiction using your state + child support guidelines.
The answer depends on the formula used to calculate child support in your jurisdiction. Generally, most states rely on a formula that uses a percentage of the non-custodial parent's wages so if the custodial parent gets a raise in pay it may not offset the NC parent's obligation.
You can perform an online search to find the guidelines in your jurisdiction using your state + child support guidelines.
The answer depends on the formula used to calculate child support in your jurisdiction. Generally, most states rely on a formula that uses a percentage of the non-custodial parent's wages so if the custodial parent gets a raise in pay it may not offset the NC parent's obligation.
You can perform an online search to find the guidelines in your jurisdiction using your state + child support guidelines.
What happens to a child that is left home alone at 9 years old in California?
There is none. However, authorities would expect that the child would be in a safe environment, feel like they were safe, and know how to handle emergencies and get assistance. Most place believe that 12 or 13 is okay to leave alone for a few hours during daylight hours.
How do you get parental rights terminated?
File a Termination of Parental Rights petition in the appropriate state court in the county in which you live or the child resides. Courts do not take the granting of the relinquishment of parental rights lightly and will not allow a TPR request to be used as a means for a biological parent to escape his or her financial obligation to the child or children.
How do you get a copy of a court order?
If you are one of the named parties either as plaintiff or defendant, you can contact the clerk of the circuit court in the county in which the judgment was granted to for information on the procedure for obtaining copies of legal documents. If you wish to find out if a judgment is in place against real property you can do so by searching the public records of the state's revenue/taxation department in the county where the property is located.
What happens if you miss a child support court date in Florida?
Check with the court to be sure the hearing occurred as planned. If you were absent and it did go on, you should expect that things may not have gone your way. You would need legal help to seek changes.
Can you add father's name to birth certificate if mother is not available?
Regardless of location the father is the father. So, yes.
Can a father in Mississippi relinquish parental rights?
Under certain circumstances parental rights can be terminated in Mississippi. This is usually initiated by the state in due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment of the minor child. The termination of parental rights stops a biological parent from visiting or having any kind of legal say so in effect to the minor child.
What can a father do to stop the mother taking his child out of the country?
The mother can't really stop the father unless there was an agreement with a judge. The father does have a say in what he does with his children too, but if he is planning on not coming back or the children are in harm, then the mother would need to contact the local authorities.
Where do you report someone for not filing taxes to avoid paying back child support?
This is from the IRS website:
If you suspect or know of an individual or company that is not complying with the tax laws, you may report this activity by completing Form 3949-A. You may fill out Form 3949-A online, print it and mail it to:
Internal Revenue Service
Fresno, CA 93888
If you do not wish to use Form 3949-A, you may send a letter to the address above. Please include the following information, if available:
- Name and address of the person you are reporting
- The taxpayer identification number (social security number for an individual or employer identification number for a business)
- A brief description of the alleged violation, including how you became aware of or obtained the information
- The years involved
- The estimated dollar amount of any unreported income
- Your name, address and daytime telephone number
Although you are not required to identify yourself, it is helpful to do so. Your identity can be kept confidential.
You can turn this person in but leagally you will still be responsible for back support.
If child support is not paid what are my rights?
With some exceptions,child support is not paid directly to the child because it is not "the child's money" - it is compensation to the custodial parent because they are raising the child alone. Child support must be paid to the custodial parent or legal guardian.
However, if the child is no longer living with the custodial parent (in the case of an emancipated minor or a child 18 or older who is a full-time student), the court can be petitioned to have the money directly paid to the child.
What happens when a father doesn't pay child support?
The debt remains "owed" even if the child attains age 18. Until every dime is paid, the person liable for making those payments is required by law to continue. Doing otherwise would be in contempt of court, and could result in heavy fines and/or prison time.
Can a warrant be issued non-payment of child support?
If you are the custodial parent and there is an order in place, you may file a petition with the court giving notice that you will bear the entire financial responsibility for the minor child/children. If granted, the non custodial parent will no longer be held accountable for the support of the child/children. However, the custodial parent after taking such action will, in most instances not qualify for any public assistance.
Make sure you are realistic consistent and supportive in your responses to children's behaviour?
Being realistic, consistent and supportive is a strong approach to handling a child's behavior. For example, if a child does the same bad thing over and over, you must be consistent in order to leave a lasting impression.
