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0 Answers | Asked in Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Alabama on
Q: Is DHR able to place children with a parent who does not already have legal rights?

I have a female friend who was in a same-sex relationship several years ago. They had twins via IVF, using both an egg and sperm donor. The other woman is the one who gave birth to the twins, so she was therefore automatically given legal rights to them, while the other parent has no rights at all.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Domestic Violence for Missouri on
Q: Will a judge make me pay child support if I am on ssi?

I am disabled and have 5 children I am raising off section 8 and ssi and my ex has alienated me from my first and 6th child to get full custody and wants child support because he knows it would cause me to loose my home and children.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support and Divorce for California on
Q: How do I get my divorce case moving forward again when my ex-husband refuses to show up for court

My husband in the last 3 years since I have filed has only been present only for the domestic violence restraining order hearing that he was contesting other than that he has not made a single Court appearance and the current judge we have will not make any rulings or court orders with both of us... View More

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answered on Jul 25, 2024

To move your divorce case forward in California when your ex-husband refuses to show up for court, you can take several steps. First, you can file a "Request for Order" (RFO) asking the court to proceed without him. Explain to the court that he has been non-compliant and request a default... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Gov & Administrative Law for Alabama on
Q: I just need help please

Dhr has removed my 2 kids from my home they found drug paraphernalia in my sister's home and proceeded to place my children in her home!! Forced me to sign a safety plan. I asked if she had a court order to take my children because if she didn't they was leaving with me. She told me if I... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Child Support and Divorce for Colorado on
Q: Is there anywhere I can put a % instead of a $ amount based on ex’s income for child support on self help divorce forms

I am filing for divorce in El Paso County Colorado and trying to do the e-filing route. I'd like to be able to put a percentage of my ex husband's income I'd like for child support rather than a specific dollar amount. His career path continues to change and he does a lot of... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Child Support for Tennessee on
Q: My boyfriend was arrested 4 child support, goes 2 court today.Been paying for it out his check. Will he be released 2day

He owes 1000$ but it's been payed coming out of his paycheck. What are the chances he will be released from jail? Or what could happen to him today?

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Family Law and Child Support for Alabama on
Q: Does the non custodial parent have to pay expenses or child support for 20 year old full time college student?

The child who is 20 and a full time college student has been diagnosed with autism and receives testing accommodations at college. He lives with the custodial parent and it is unknown if he will be able to live on his own.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for Texas on
Q: how do i appeal child support in texas? We were not served and suddenly we got mail that he has to pay $600 a month

My husband had custody of his daughter, allowed her to go live with her mom and grandma, dropped the $65K arrears with the agreement she doesnt file chilc support on him. he hasnt seen his daughter in 2yrs extreme parent alienation but hes also recently diagnosed with MS and is diasabled. we cant... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 24, 2024

If he was not served, you may be able to file an appeal if the order was entered within 30 days, a restricted appeal if the order was entered within six months, or a bill of review if the order was entered within four years. The appropriate legal mechanism will depend on the facts and... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Iowa on
Q: Should he agree to this, she stated she wants a judge to set an amount other than what CS has done

Hello, my husband has been giving a parenting plan to settle outside of trial. The mother was upset the judge would not review child support as that was set up in another county years prior to custody court. The mother sent one parenting plan then refused to sign her own agreement and sent another... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Minnesota on
Q: What does one do when the custodial parent (mother) has relative that works in the child support department, and

Also has a judge that was assigned to the case that was a family friend. So many things wrong with the situation too many to list a lawyer that was hired at one time said straight up he was getting screwed and then pulled himself from case... the child is being used and manipulated by mother,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Tax Law and Child Support for Texas on
Q: what can I do if my credit score got badly damaged by my employer and issue has not been fixed

They badly dropped my credit. Also they are being sued in California but I wonder if it had anything to do with the taxes of federal witheld. Is it normal for a company not to tax you federal taxes if the gross pay is lower than $1000.00 but yet when they taxed me on a check which was a christmas... View More

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answered on Jul 23, 2024

If your credit score was damaged due to your employer's mistakes, it's important to address this issue directly. Start by gathering all relevant documentation, including pay stubs, child support payment records, and any communication with your employer. Contact the credit bureaus... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Child Support for Florida on
Q: The custodian changed for child. D.o.r changed support payee for one parent not the other.

The other parent facing jail. When d.o.r knew he was not required pay support to new custodian

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Divorce for Texas on
Q: in 2015 i was never served to go to divorce court. i have evidence to prove they never served.

it has caused me legal issues, and financial burdens with no legal merit, evidence of income, or any other burdens of proof.

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 23, 2024

If a divorce was granted without proper service of process, you have only four years from the date of the divorce decree to file what is called a bill of review to challenge the decree. Particularly when you mention things like child custody and child support, most people would learn of the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Child Support for New York on
Q: If arrears are coming out with child support, when do penalties for back support take place ?

Kids dad arrears come out of his check with his child support weekly but not the full amount . So he just accumulates more back child support. If he’s at 12,000 in arrears, do they not take his license at some point ? Or does he just keep accumulating back child support, and I just won’t ever... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Michigan on
Q: My ex husband was awarded custody in 2021 despite his felony arrears of over 50,000.

Friend of the Court has done nothing to enforce support except issue a bench warrant in 2017 which is currently active. I'd appreciate any thoughts regarding best course of action in regards to the felony arrears.

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Jul 23, 2024

Custody - and parenting time - have nothing to do with child support obligations. If you know he has an active bench warrant, you can contact the local police department.

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