I am considering moving my children to Texas. The children's father and I do not have any legal custody agreement in place; our arrangement has always been verbal. We had agreed to a 50/50 custody, but he has not consistently followed through, and we have no court orders regarding custody. I... View More

I am in Michigan, and my son's father abandoned him at age 14. My son is now 18. There was no child support arrangement in place during those years. Can I take his father to court to seek financial support for the years he did not contribute?

Can I file for child abandonment in Tennessee as a single mother? My child's father has not seen our 2-year-old in 10 months, with visits always being sporadic and many no-shows. He missed two planned visits within the past 10 months and has not attempted to contact me or inquire about our... View More

I recently discovered that my child support case in North Carolina was closed in October 2025, but I continued to make payments until March 2026. I only became aware of the case closure in June 2026 when I received an old letter that had been sent to me. I haven’t yet contacted the child support... View More

I need guidance on what Texas code article applies for terminating child support when both parents agree to end it. The situation involves a child who just turned 18 and is currently enrolled in an online home school but has made no significant progress towards a high school diploma for the past... View More

I have been trying to find legal help in Virginia regarding a series of traumatic incidents. My son and I escaped from abuse and entered HUD-VASH housing, where we faced further trauma after my neighbor drugged and assaulted me, and later caused a crash into my home. My son was inside when this... View More

My son's wife left California and moved to Georgia in 2021 with their children after becoming pregnant by another man. She is now filing for divorce and seeking child support. There is no formal agreement or court-ordered custody arrangement in place. My son, who resides in California, has... View More

Tobie B. Waxman Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jun 23, 2026

Maybe. Not really enough information. If he has been officially deemed unable to work, i.e. by Social Security or by Worker's Compensation board, then there will be no income attributed to him for purposes of calculating support. Note there is a difference between SSI and SDI in terms of... View More

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On May 29, 2026, my husband and brother-in-law filed an order of protection against me following an argument with my husband. He is also seeking spousal support. Additionally, there is a domestic assault charge that the state took out against me, with a court date scheduled for July 6th. Can my... View More

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Anthony M. Avery Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jun 23, 2026

Yes... DA is a serious charge, worst than some felonies. Hire an attorney to at least represent you on the crime, but hopefully on protection order also.

I am the custodial parent in Georgia seeking to pursue a step-parent adoption for my child. The non-custodial parent has made sporadic, infrequent contact over the last four years, typically in public places and without maintaining regular visitation. Despite three brief encounters in the last four... View More

I am located in Florida and have a question about child support withholding. I have an existing court order that is being fully satisfied through weekly payments from my first job, which also includes medical insurance for my child. Recently, I started receiving Social Security (SS) benefits, and I... View More

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Connor J. Frontera Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jun 22, 2026

You will likely have to contact the department of revenue to correct any errors. You likely shouldn't be getting the amount deducted twice.

My boyfriend is currently on child support for his daughter with his ex-wife in Georgia. We have two children together, and he is listed on their birth certificates. We're still together, but I'm considering whether I should put him on child support due to the significant amount he pays... View More

By court order, I am paying child support and residing away from the home. I want to find an apartment and am considering using funds from our joint checking accounts with my wife to do so. We have access to these accounts but are ordered not to close them or make large withdrawals. We have spoken... View More

I live in Indiana, and my child, who turned 18 on June 19th, has been living with me full-time since the age of four. However, the courts still have documents stating she lives with her father, as I never modified the custody agreement. Due to my personal issues at that time, I did not challenge... View More

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answered on Jun 22, 2026

You need to file to modify the support and custody as child support continues to age 19. There are other bases to stop support but they all require a court order.

I bought a car in Georgia with my ex-boyfriend as a co-signer. I'm currently living in South Carolina, and I'm unable to make the payments as a single income earner with two children. The car is upside down financially, and while my ex-boyfriend suggested taking the car back, he refuses... View More

I am currently expecting a baby in Tennessee, and I'd like to know if my boyfriend will be required to pay child support if he signs the birth certificate. We are not living together, and there are no court orders or paternity agreements in place.

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Anthony M. Avery Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jun 22, 2026

No support without a court order. However later either you or the State will go after him for support.

I have a criminal summons for non-support scheduled for tomorrow in Kentucky. The summons states my arrearage is $2,200, but only $700 has accrued since my child support consultation in March, at which time the arrears were around $2,000. During the consultation, I was told that I could pay $25... View More

I am the custodial parent in a California child support case. In 2013, my family-owed arrears and interest were zeroed out under a “CP Lost Contact” notation, but the case was not closed. These balances stayed erased for about 13 years until 2026, when they were restored after I contacted DCSS... View More

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answered on Jun 21, 2026

What you're describing is a complex and layered child support accounting dispute, and going into your upcoming hearing well-prepared with specific documentation and legal arguments will be critical. The central issue your attorney should raise is that DCSS improperly restored arrears that had... View More

I have full custody of my children in Pennsylvania, and their father is not allowed contact due to a court order. No child support was initially ordered since he receives SSI. Recently, my boyfriend's mother signed up for child support using my name and date of birth but substituted her own... View More

Last year, the court set up a guardian ad litem for my child's father due to his frequent drug use. An agreement was made allowing me to request a hair follicle test if I suspected substance abuse, requiring him to undergo testing within 48 hours of my written request. On June 3rd, 2026, I... View More

I am currently undergoing a divorce in California. My spouse and I have been separated and not living together since 2014. We are now going to court soon. There have been no formal legal proceedings or orders regarding spousal support since our separation. We did not make any arrangements about... View More

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answered on Jun 18, 2026

California Family Code 4320 indicates the factors that a party requesting spousal support needs to testify to and provide evidence for. SS is based on the receiving spouse's need to maintain the marital standard of living after separation, the payor's ability to pay and the marital... View More

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