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0 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Family Law and Child Support for Washington on
Q: My daughter bought house and put CIR boyfriend name on title. Not on mortgage. He's leaving, wants a share. What now?

He contributed nothing to the purchase. They've had two kids together. She wants the split up. He wants half of the house equity.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for Missouri on
Q: My son's mother has refused court ordered visitation and now has blocked my phone. Do I still pay support?

My son is 16 and his mother has been in violation of the court order for over a decade. She has now blocked my phone number on his phone, so I have no communication with my son. Do I still have to pay child support?

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Arkansas on
Q: I have permanent guardianship of my granddaughter. Can I ask for child support from one or both parents?

The presiding judge told me to talk to OCSE but there is no support order in place. And does mine or my husband's income factor in ?

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answered on Sep 29, 2023

Yes, you can typically ask for child support from one or both biological parents if you have permanent guardianship. The incomes of you and your spouse usually won't replace the biological parents' obligation to support their child.

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Q: my ex wife refuses to work full time ( only works when she doesn't have our children) Is there anything I can do ?

We have 4 children and with sports and mortgage and groceries I cannot afford to pay her what i

m paying. I'm paying a lot because she chooses to work only when she doesn't have the kids. she would make more money than child care would cost. so I'm just curious if there is... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Child Custody and Child Support for California on
Q: Can my ex wife force my 16 year old daughter out of her house to come live with me?

My daughter chose to live with my wife full time a few years ago. We had 50/50 custody prior. I want her to come with me but my daughter doesn’t want to move.

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answered on Sep 28, 2023

In California, at the age of 16, a minor does not have the legal authority to unilaterally decide where to live. Custody and visitation arrangements are typically determined by court orders. If you wish to modify the custody arrangement and your daughter's mother does not agree, you may need... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for New York on
Q: For Child Support in New York State, does cashing out an Inherited IRA count as income?
Lawrence Allen Weinreich
Lawrence Allen Weinreich
answered on Sep 28, 2023

The short answer is yes. Any and all income from any source is counted toward income.

0 Answers | Asked in Child Support and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: Do I have to pay for half of the extracurricular activities in the State of Georgia along with Child Support?

Hi, I am the non-custodial parent in the state of Georgia with visitation every other weekend. From a mediation back in 2019 I pay child support monthly. It also states "parties shall each pay one-half of the child extracurricular activities".

If the typed up order by the mediator... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce and Family Law for California on
Q: I filed for divorce; will the court handle all proceedings automatically?

I recently submitted form FL-100 along with other required documents to initiate a divorce. Based on the 2013 FCCRC regulations, the court should conclude the divorce process within 18 months. If neither party takes further action:

(1) Will the court automatically schedule hearings for... View More

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answered on Sep 27, 2023

The court is not going to take care of this stuff. It is up to you to schedule hearings. You should consult with a divorce attorney or if you're limited on funds, each Family Court has what they call a family law facilitators office, schedule an appointment with them, as they can help you with... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Support and Family Law for California on
Q: My father was removed from my support because he hasn’t paid in an year, what does that mean?

There was already a legal agreement on payment, and the child is 16yrs.

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answered on Sep 28, 2023

Under California law, if your father has not made child support payments for a year despite a legal agreement, he may face consequences such as wage garnishment, driver's license suspension, or even contempt of court charges. It's important to consult with an attorney to address this... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Child Support and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: I’m I responsible for paying back pay for a child support case that was closed
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answered on Sep 26, 2023

In Georgia, child support obligations generally cease when a child support case is closed or when the child reaches the age of majority, but past due payments, or "back pay," typically still need to be paid. If a case was closed but there are still arrears (unpaid child support), you may... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Support and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: If my case was closed, five years ago, can my daughters mother reopen it in charge me five years worth of in arrears

The mother and I made a verbal agreement about paying support plus other things. She found out I was in a relationship and my case was reopened. because I wasn’t paying the full amount of child support which is why we stop the child support in the first place due to the way I work by the job and... View More

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Sep 27, 2023

Closing a child support case doesn’t stop the child support. Closing the case stops child support enforcement of the order. Also, when she agreed to a lesser amount, that didn’t change the courts order. So anything less than the order you weren’t paying she could ask the court to order... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Child Support for Tennessee on
Q: Can a mother put a father back on child support?

If the mother of a child takes the father off child support in TN. What is the process of her putting the father back on child support.

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for North Carolina on
Q: How does Alimony work if u have been married for 20 years and are interested in filing a legal separation?

My spouse has verbally agreed to letting me stay with our home but has stated he does not want to have me pursue Alimony payments ? What does alimony entail? Can I receive alimony as well as staying with the home? We have been married 20 years and there is a nine year old child involved in the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for North Carolina on
Q: In order for medicaid to get child support wouldn't the father need to be on child's birth certificate?
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Sep 24, 2023

No, any determination of paternity will do.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for California on
Q: My child's mother will be getting alimony from her ex-husband. Will this affect my child support amount?

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answered on Sep 24, 2023

Under California law, child support and alimony (spousal support) are determined using different formulas and factors. The receipt of alimony by a parent does not directly factor into the calculation for child support. However, the total income of both parents, including alimony received or paid,... View More

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