Q: Can my husband get custody if his ex wife did not set up child support?
My husband pays $600 a month to his ex wife but there is not child support set up or a parenting plan. In a recent visit his oldest son said that my husbands ex uses the child support money to fund her restaurant and not on the kids. Would that count as parental neglect? His daughter (age 5) did not have underwear because the ex said she forgot to buy some. And only one child had socks . I need some advice.
A: Does your husband have a copy of his dissolution decree? Child support obligations are normally addressed in the decree and its attachments. Child support is reasonably used only for supporting children, from socks and other garments to housing and food. A pattern of expenditure showing otherwise can be grounds for support modification, but must be proven. The first order of business in your case is to make sure the child is clothed, so buy the child some clothing and keep receipts. You should consult an attorney who focuses on child support issues in your area. The Clark County Bar Association may be able to provide you with a referral (http://www.ccbawashington.org/)
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