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Q: How much child support would I get for my 9month old baby that lives with me full time

I live in Louisiana and the father lives in Florida and his monthly income is 4200

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Q: I filled out a Missouri Child Support application 3 months ago, and at the end of the application it said that they

Would get back to me in 4-6 weeks, but haven't received anything in the mail, nothing in my email, and nothing by phone. Should I do another application or call about the one I already filled out or should I just continue to wait? Also will they find my daughters father, because I have no idea... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Georgia on
Q: How do I proceed to terminate my ex husbands parental rights on grounds of abandonment of parental responsibility?

My ex husband is over $45,000 behind in child support. He had not maintained any type of steady employment or living arrangements. He also has not maintained a relationship with my daughter whatsoever for the entirety of her life.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Virginia on
Q: If I do not agree/consent to it, can my ex take our son out of state for a trip to Texas for Christmas?

If I do not agree/consent to it, can my ex take our son out of state for a trip to Texas for Christmas?

Other facts: -We are still legally married, pending divorce, no court dates until Feb-April. -We’re both the child’s parents, both have rights, both on the birth certificate. -My son... View More

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Q: Can I have my child support order modified in Georgia if I have multiple children?

I was served with cs papers, but was told the case would be dropped by the mother of my child. Found out she never dropped it and I missed the court date. I have five other children that I can barely provide for in the ways that I used to because of this and she has found another job that pays more... View More

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Q: This is a question about child support can a city which I don't live in try my child support case nor the mother.

I have a child support order the mother stays in Georgia and I've lived in Suffolk Virginia over 2 years Suffolk Virginia sent me a support order they had my case. I had to go to Portsmouth to have a transfer with my case shouldn't have been in Portsmouth when I went to Portsmouth case to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for California on
Q: I have a question about imputing income as well as other factors in a case.

I have an intergovernmental case. (I'm a non-custodial parent to two teenagers who live on the East Coast). Basic facts of the case:

The non-custodial parent has purposely not worked from 2017 to the beginning of 2024. (8 years) when they were more than capable and qualified to work.... View More

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answered on Nov 22, 2024

Based on the details you've shared, you likely have strong grounds for a modification case. The fact that the other parent deliberately remained unemployed for 8 years while having the capacity to work could support an argument for imputing income, even though they've recently started... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Child Support for Minnesota on
Q: I am planning on leaving my fiance with my two children. How would I go about this when it comes to custody?
Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Nov 22, 2024

Unfortunately, you don't give me much information to go on. I assume their his children too. If not, you don't have to worry about anything. Otherwise, has it been established he is the father? Are you extremely well off where money isn't an issue? Much more information would be... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Child Support and Family Law for Nevada on
Q: I own 7,000 child support and like 17,000alimony they put my name in the denial list to get a passport,

if i pay what i own child support will they remove my name from denial list , or i must pay both alimony and child support,

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Illinois on
Q: Can u legally have ur child's last name changed to yours by filing it in court as an adults name change?

I have a 7 year old daughter with a man that has been in and out of her life the full 7 years mostly out of her life. At 5 months old He went to our local county courthouse and had her last name changed to his within 2 weeks and all without my consent. I recently found out he filed the name change... View More

Cheryl Powell
Cheryl Powell
answered on Nov 20, 2024

Look at the court file. Does it show that you have been served?

0 Answers | Asked in Child Support for Michigan on
Q: If my ex husband was ordered to get a job by the judge for our divorce, and after 5 years has no job is it worth pursuin

He has proof of applying for jobs online but is still unemployeed. He states that he is a liability because had a broken leg in the past. He is currently living off of ssd and child support. We have 50/50 Custody of our 2 boys.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for Florida on
Q: With Florida statute 61.1255 codifying adult disabled child support, would this be family law of guardianship?

I've tried asking a family law lawyer who said since the child is above 18, it becomes a guardianship issue. They gave me 3 guardianship lawyers. I called two and both said it would be family law. So I went to the FL child support website and called their number. They said child support is... View More

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answered on Nov 18, 2024

Generally child support issues fall within family law. However a case related to the disabled child must be filed before the age of 18 for the family law courts to have jurisdiction over the matter beyond the age of majority. So the question is, was there ever a case that was initiated that child... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Divorce, Family Law and Child Support on
Q: How does GOVERNOR allow unconstitutional legislature, perpetuated by the DCSS and DHHS?

Those who have been subject to coercion under duress and malicious intent by the Child Support, administrative agencies and related Departments, have been deprived of life liberty and right to attain and retain our privacy and property.

Dignity and respect to hard working fathers who are... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Support and Civil Rights for Alabama on
Q: Who do I sue a judge for illegally taken my children and being not indicated by two therapist the father chose

I also have had visitation since 8/25/22 and have yet to receive the first visit, any suggestions legally when dealing with a biased incompetent judge?

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody and Child Support for Missouri on
Q: My son’s sex offender father is getting out prison and wants custody. I do not want this. What should I do?

My son’s father is getting out of prison in January of 2025. In 2017 he was convicted of 2nd Degree Sodomy and will be a Tier 3 sex offender (victims were 14 and 13 females). He is intent on getting some type of custody of his son. I am not comfortable with this. We have had no previous custody... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody and Child Support for Indiana on
Q: Can i sue cps for falsely identifying me as a sexual abuser?

Cps accused me of committing sexual abuse on my child when my child was not in my care nor in my custody I've had 4 cps cases opened on me and my ex I've never seen nor been told of this "sexual abuse until this case it randomly popped up saying it had happened in 2022. In 2022 I... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Child Support for New Mexico on
Q: How can i petition Superior Court to reinstate my DL for work that was suspended for CHild Support in arrears?

I have 15k alledged child support in arrears an my DL is in the process of being suspended. Can I challenge suspension for work? i cannot pay without ability to drive. I am a delivery driver for work. I live in Las Cruces NM

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answered on Nov 17, 2024

You need to hire a child support attorney to help guide you through this process.

You haven’t indicated what steps you took to work out a plan with child support.

Unfortunately, I do not handle child support cases.

I wish you the best of luck.

Please hire an...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Florida on
Q: The father of my wife’s kids does not reimburse for medical expenses etc as set forth in the parenting plan.

He also takes them out of the state of Florida without notifying her of where they’re going, length of visit, etc..She is the majority parent but be always skirts the rules. What can be done about this?

Rand Scott Lieber
Rand Scott Lieber
answered on Nov 18, 2024

Your remedy is to return to court on a motion for enforcement and contempt. Unfortunately it is hard to prove these issues and there is not much that the court can do other than reprimand the violating parent. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Child Custody and Child Support on
Q: what happens if i ignore the terminvereinbarung?

so i recieved illegal videos by someone and i shared it without knowing it was illegal and now i got a letter from the police saying i produced, possesed, distribuited and recieved illegal videos.

i dont know what to do im kinda scared and my mom needs to schedule an appointment for them to... View More

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