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He took half of my teachers pension in our divorce. His wages are already garnished. He is currently 20k behind with still 5 more years of child support to pay. When it comes to retirement at 55 (I am currently 45) and he still owes child support- will my pension still go to him or will it be... View More 
My wife moved to another state and does not allow my family or I to see or talk to my 2 children. We have been separated for four years (I tried to file for divorce but she wouldn't go through with it). Now she has filed child support against me and wants $300/week even though she will not... View More
My wife moved to another state and does not allow my family or I to see or talk to my 2 children. We have been separated for four years (I tried to file for divorce but she wouldn't go through with it). Now she has filed child support against me and wants $300/week even though she will not... View More
My wife moved to another state and does not allow my family or I to see or talk to my 2 children. We have been separated for four years (I tried to file for divorce but she wouldn't go through with it). Now she has filed child support against me and wants $300/week even though she will not... View More
He has his US Visa appointment in June in Bogota. Will the child support case impact his ability to obtain a US Visa if he has an open child support case and is seeking to abandon his child who will be a US citizen?
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answered on Apr 19, 2024
An ongoing child support case can potentially impact visa applications, particularly if there are legal obligations or outstanding issues that have not been addressed. The U.S. Department of State considers various factors under U.S. immigration law when approving visa applications, and adherence... View More
My ex, who's now incarcerated, is receiving SSDI benefits. Child support has been trying to locate him for years to serve papers on him to no avail. How can I go about garnishing his wages for support to my minor child?
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answered on Apr 18, 2024
Garnishing SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) benefits for child support involves several steps. Here's what you need to do:
1. Obtain a child support order: If you don't already have one, you'll need to get a court order that specifies the amount of child support... View More
I was looking into the unborn child support act for TN and need to know how that applies to me and what steps I need to take to collect from the father of my child.
We were together 15 years. She blindsided me has been gaslighting and then discard and blocked me. She will not coparent and has even say no to pararel parenting. She has threatened me to make my life miserable if I bring her to court. She threatened to punch me in the face. And now she's on... View More
During the divorce process, I have been paying temporary child support and alimony. If I experience a change in income and request a modification (RFOMOD), at which point does the court start applying the modified amount? Does it apply:
1) Retroactively from the time the income changed,... View More
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answered on Apr 18, 2024
Under California law, the effective date for modified support payments after a change in income during divorce proceedings depends on the specific circumstances and the court's discretion. Here are the general guidelines:
1. Retroactively from the time the income changed: Generally,... View More
until my kids finish collage. will that document help me in court ? I would like to ask for child support since kids are with me 100% of the time. I am barlely making $600 every 2 weeks and he is making $5,000 a month and not helping with any of kids expenses.
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answered on Apr 18, 2024
Under California law, the notarized document your ex-partner signed granting you full custody of the children and allowing you to stay in his condo until your children finish college can be helpful in court proceedings, but it may not be legally binding on its own. Here's what you should... View More
granddaughter wrote a note giving me third party custody it was notarized only. Now, 5 years later, my daughter comes and wants to take him for ice cream, she never returned him home! What can I do?
Question.... If my fiancé pays child support through Boston MA CS system. And the mom moves from MS to Puerto Rico, can she open an assume case in PR even though there is an ongoing open case in Boston Massachusetts? She keeps telling my fiancé that the minor needs health insurance and because of... View More
Our marriage lasted four years, and our dissolution has been pending for a long time, two years, with temporary custody and child support plus alimony. Should the two-year period and the amount paid for temporary support influence the final judgment on child support and alimony?
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answered on Apr 17, 2024
Under California law, temporary support orders can influence the final judgment on child support and alimony, but they are not the sole determining factor. The court considers several factors when making a final determination on support, including:
1. The length of the marriage
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I have a text from him saying he doesn't care about my support.
answered on Apr 17, 2024
Hi there.
Individual provisions of a court order stand alone. Just because he is not paying child support does not mean that you are somehow released from following another part of the court order. The more appropriate response to him not paying child support is to take him back to court... View More
I kicked my ex out 2 yrs ago and I have gotten hardly any help from him. He doesn't see our son unless I bring him to where he is, then it's just for a minute. He won't call his son. I've literally begged him to help me and he laughs at me. I signed up for ktap and they are just... View More
I had put the father of my child on child support over a yr ago and we have reconcile I have went to attorney general office to have child support removed and they can’t seem to help
Child support case would I qualify for the accumulated funds?
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
I'm sorry for your loss. Regarding your question about potentially qualifying for accumulated child support funds after your mother's passing, the answer would depend on the specific details of the situation and how California law applies. Here are a few general points to consider:... View More
I have been unemployed and on disability for the past year, during which time I have sought a modification to my child support obligations. Initially, my request was denied due to my recent job loss, and I was advised to reapply after six months. Upon reapplying, my request for modification was... View More
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