Q: Ex-wife remarried moved out of state child no longer lives with her am I required to pay child support
A:
You are required to pay child support until and unless you get a new court order. Given the change of circumstances you have described you should consult with an experienced family law attorney to file a motion to modify your prior order and give you a credit for any support paid after the date that the child stopped living with your ex-spouse.
There are some exceptions to this, such as if the child is a full time student living in temporary housing related to his or her education. The many intricacies involved with a child support matter is why you should seek out counsel to advocate for your interests.
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