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1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Indiana on
Q: Pay support to mother of 18 year old. She moved out on her own. Do I have to pay child support to the mother. Indiana
John Mario Acosta Jr.
John Mario Acosta Jr.
answered on Apr 30, 2020

Based on the information provided in your question no, but you may need to look into filing something with the court to support the decision.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support, Family Law and Child Custody for Indiana on
Q: If permanent gurdianship was granted is the guardian responsible to support the child or the ncp? In indiana need statue
John Mario Acosta Jr.
John Mario Acosta Jr.
answered on Apr 30, 2020

Based on the information provided the non-custodial parent may still need to provide support to supplement the rearing of the child even if there is a permanent guardianship in place.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for Indiana on
Q: 5050 custody of my son. With parenting time book can I take my son at nights when she works, instead of sitter?

My ex wife and I have 5050 custody of my son. What I get by the parenting time handbook... Can I take my son at nights till morning while she's at work instead of the sitter or her bf?

John Mario Acosta Jr.
John Mario Acosta Jr.
answered on Apr 30, 2020

Based on the information provided in your question I would say you can try and agree to it but if not and you intend on wanting it you can file something with the court.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Indiana on
Q: Dose my 13 year old daughter have a say if she wants visitation even though her mom says no and courts was involved 8

Years ago for visitation and mother moved to unknown place

John Mario Acosta Jr.
John Mario Acosta Jr.
answered on Apr 29, 2020

Based on your question and the information provided your daughter does not decide anything the parents should either agree on visitation, have a court order on it or seek to obtain one if one is not in place.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Indiana on
Q: What happens when I get notice that I have overpaid my child support by $7500 & my child has just turned 18
John Mario Acosta Jr.
John Mario Acosta Jr.
answered on Apr 29, 2020

Based on the information you provided in this question child support does not stop until 19 or if the child attends college or can convert to college expenses. If you are that far ahead you need to contact your local Child Support Office and discuss your options with them.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for Indiana on
Q: During COVID-19 mandates, does parent in MI have right to INSIST on transporting child who lives in IN

Stepparent in Niles was "home sick" the other day, works for InstaCart (so lots of exposure) Child lives in Bremen, schools at LaVille, has far less risk of exposure. (and i am on NEITHER grownup's side ... have explained to both from beginning the only "winner" should... View More

John Mario Acosta Jr.
John Mario Acosta Jr.
answered on Mar 31, 2020

Based on your question and the information contained I would look to what State the order is from and if that State has child exchanges as an essential reason for travel then exchanges can happen. If the other parent can't leave because of a state order from the governor then the other party... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Indiana on
Q: Can u still have court if u haven't meet with you legal aid appointed by court? Are u able to reschedule your court date
John Mario Acosta Jr.
John Mario Acosta Jr.
answered on Mar 3, 2020

Based on your question you can request it and it will be up to the court to grant or deny it.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Indiana on
Q: If my employer provides health insurance for my child and it doesn’t cost me money, do I receive a child support credit?

Filling out a support modification sheet and it asks for health care premium cost.

John Mario Acosta Jr.
John Mario Acosta Jr.
answered on Feb 28, 2020

No.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Indiana on
Q: How can I modify child support since my income has decreased?
John Mario Acosta Jr.
John Mario Acosta Jr.
answered on Feb 27, 2020

Based on your question you file a motion with the court.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for Indiana on
Q: I Madison Collings am 17 had a child with 23 year old we broke up but had virbal agreement that I would let her on weeke

Let him have her on weekends on one of his visit he went and filed paternity now he refused to give child back this is day thirteen the cops won't help nothing

John Mario Acosta Jr.
John Mario Acosta Jr.
answered on Feb 26, 2020

Based on your question if if are the mother and he has not been given custody or deemed the father by a court then he has no rights to the child at this point.

2 Answers | Asked in Child Support for Indiana on
Q: Will child support take my taxes in Indiana
John Mario Acosta Jr.
John Mario Acosta Jr.
answered on Feb 24, 2020

Based on your question the State of Indiana does do tax intercepts.

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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Indiana on
Q: What is considered final separation of the parties

After I filled for divorce one week after, I was obligated to leave the family house with a PO. is this considered the final separation?, or is final separation when the Divorce its is settled in the court?

John Mario Acosta Jr.
John Mario Acosta Jr.
answered on Feb 21, 2020

Based on your question final separation can occur when the divorce is filed.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Education Law for Indiana on
Q: Get dcs out of our life bc 5yr old missed to much school bc sick, in Indiana not mandatory for kids under 7 to attend

My 5 year old is enrolled in kindergarten and missed 14 days over the course of 3 months of school due to being sick but wasnt sick enough that it required me to take him to the doctors so I didnt get doctor notes for those days. The school has to report to dcs if a child misses more than 10... View More

John Mario Acosta Jr.
John Mario Acosta Jr.
answered on Feb 21, 2020

Based on your question you can't drop the case and request DCS leave you alone. Once a report is made they investigate and go from there.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Family Law and Child Support for Indiana on
Q: I have been separated from my husband for 4 years. Can I file for child support even though I'm still married to him?

I had a lawyer pro bono & we couldnt find my husband.

I found out that I had to pay 280 for an ad in the paper where we last knew he resided but I couldnt afford the fee.

I was told I couldnt file for child support until the divorce paperwork was in place.

Is this... View More

John Mario Acosta Jr.
John Mario Acosta Jr.
answered on Feb 12, 2020

Based on your question you can go to your local IV-D Prosecutor's Office and see if they will allow you to.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Indiana on
Q: is it legal for a step parent to take my sons belonging for the simple fact that I bought it for him and no other reason

Every time I buy my son something and he takes it home his step father takes it from him and tells him he doesn't need that. he hasnt got into trouble he is only taking it because I bought it and he knowing it hurts my sons feeling and he does it to make me mad. is this legal and is there any... View More

John Mario Acosta Jr.
John Mario Acosta Jr.
answered on Feb 11, 2020

Based on your question if the other parent allows this to happen then he can. If you can't agree with the other parent on this topic then you can try and resolve it via the courts.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Indiana on
Q: I was married for less than 3 months. During that time, my husband sold his home and moved into my home. He received

He received 37,000 for the sale and put in into our joint account. One month later, he took all of the money from the joint account and left me with 600. Can he do that?

John Mario Acosta Jr.
John Mario Acosta Jr.
answered on Feb 11, 2020

Based on your question you are married, he can.

2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Indiana on
Q: Chances of 50/50 custody?

I want 50/50 legal and physical custody of my 13 month old daughter. My only child. Her mom has 3 subsequent children all by different men that dont pay support. Ive been in my daughters life since she was born despite her moms efforts to keep me out of her life. I hired a lawyer and took her to... View More

John Mario Acosta Jr.
John Mario Acosta Jr.
answered on Feb 11, 2020

Based on your question and the previous attorney response I agree you should be discussing this with your attorney and it does not hurt to ask the court for it.

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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Family Law and Child Custody for Indiana on
Q: Can I file for divorce and sole custody of my child while my spouse is in a psychiatric hospital?

She was initially self admitted, however is being transferred from a stress center to "another facility" that the staff will not disclose to any one. The will not even confirm that she is at the stress center at this time, although her mother confirms that she is there.

John Mario Acosta Jr.
John Mario Acosta Jr.
answered on Feb 10, 2020

Based on your question you can file for divorce at anytime for any reason in the State of Indiana.

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