Spring, TX asked in Child Support for Kansas

Q: if my ex continued to get child support(taken out of my paycheck) even though kids live with me. she have to pay it bac

We had a hearing with state of mo this morning(over phone). just wondering what my chances are of getting some of money back are or if I will need lawyer?

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Caroline Bundy
Caroline Bundy
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  • Licensed in Kansas

A: I would recommend getting a lawyer. You would have a good case for reimbursement or abatement of your child support obligations since your payments are voluntary. At a minimum, it would be credit toward future child support payments.

Caroline Bundy
Caroline Bundy
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  • Licensed in Kansas

A: I meant to say that you would have a good case for reimbursement or abatement of your obligations because your payments are involuntary, since they're taken out of your paycheck.

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