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My friend just got a nice support award for her and her 2 kids that pays out $2250/mo.
Her husband and mine makes the same $120k with yearly raises/bonuses
We only get $2894/mo and I have 3 kids.
We’ve been living in poverty ever since the beginning of divorce.... View More 
I have an original child support agreement with my ex that is notarized but was never filed in court because he always paid on time and didn't want to file it. We have recently agreed on and signed a modified version of this agreement, which is not notarized. Can I file a copy of the modified... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2025
Only court orders are enforceable. You need to start a child support matter in Family Court and then you might be able to submit the agreement as evidence of the intent.
I'm currently paying child support for my 14-year-old daughter through a court order. My daughter recently had a baby, and I'm wondering if this situation can lead to a modification or stoppage of my current child support payments. The other parent has legal representation, and I feel my... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2025
No. The parent with custody or primary decision making needs to help her get child support from the bio dad of her child.
I'm facing a child support issue where my parental rights haven't been surrendered, yet I'm judged to owe over $3,500 in arrears, despite the other parent owing me over $70,000. The court magistrate refused to review my financial statements and made allegations without proper... View More
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answered on Mar 25, 2025
You may be able to qualify for a court-appointed attorney based upon your financial circumstances. You would have had to tell the magistrate before the hearing. It sounds like it is too late for you to do that now. Also, if the judgment was granted against you in 2023, it s too late to appeal it... View More
Hi, I have been with my partner now for 17yrs but married for almost nine years. Living together for a total of 15 years. My husband surprised my children and I and bought us a house1 year before we wed. His name is the only name on the deed but I’ve bought all appliances and the entire home... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2025
If you can prove that you were married pursuant to common law at the time the home was purchased, the home is community property and subject to a just and right division upon divorce.
Otherwise, if the home was purchased by him before you were married, it is his separate property.... View More
I have been married for 13 years, and my spouse has been absent for the past 3 years. We have twins, and he has threatened to take them away from me, but he provides no support. There are no existing legal agreements regarding custody or support. I am seeking advice on pursuing sole custody and... View More
Is it legal for my boyfriend to pay the full amount of child support on my behalf when the court has ordered me to pay, especially since I am currently unemployed and trying to claim disability, though I am not disabled?
I am currently in Ohio, and my ex-fiancée and our 3-year-old son are in Oregon. We had no formal custody arrangements before. Recently, my ex-fiancée, influenced by false claims from a social media contact about my relationship status, blocked me on all platforms and filed for sole custody and... View More
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answered on Mar 25, 2025
If your child has been in Oregon for three years then Oregon has jurisdiction. I recommend you reach out to an Oregon family law attorney for a consultation.
I have 11 overnights with my child out of a total of 28 nights, and I also have 2 weeks of vacation time with my kids in Illinois. Can vacation time be added to the calculation of overnights? Additionally, how do these affect custody or child support arrangements in Illinois? I am trying to... View More
answered on Mar 24, 2025
Read here. When each parent has 146 nights this is the calculation.
https://brelaw.com/new-illinois-child-support-law/
I currently have joint legal custody with my ex-wife, who has visitation every other weekend. She has not been involved in our child's schooling or medical care and hasn't been consistent with visitation for the past year. Additionally, she has not adhered to the court order to pay half... View More
I am considering filing for bankruptcy in Texas, where I've lived continuously since May 25, 2024, after moving from Michigan. My primary concern is a vehicle loan, with the vehicle valued at approximately $6,000, but the leasing company claims I owe $17,000 to $18,000. In addition, I have... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2025
No. You will have to use federal or Texas state exemptions. Whichever chapter you file under, the stay will be in place. You need to consult a bankruptcy attorney in deciding which chapter to file.
My son's ex-girlfriend lost custody of two of her children and now claims it is court-ordered for them to establish child support at the child support office. They have one child together, and he has always participated in a 50/50 arrangement, contributing to clothes, school supplies, and... View More
In 2021, I filed a pro se appearance in a family court case in DuPage County, Illinois. In 2022, my attorney filed an appearance on my behalf but withdrew in 2024 while I was still under an alleged illegal contempt purge order requiring me to pay 75% of my net income, which I couldn't meet.... View More
I am facing an issue with child support related to my daughter, who lived in Puerto Rico with her mother before moving to Hartford, CT to live with me. Her mother was receiving food stamps and medical assistance for her in Puerto Rico, and continued to do so despite my daughter living with me in... View More
I am the custodial parent seeking a court-ordered modification to increase child support payments. The non-custodial parent received a significant one-time bonus from a lucrative construction development project about eight months ago. Our existing child support agreement was established through a... View More
answered on Mar 24, 2025
You have described several reasons that you may be entitled to a child support modification, which are not related to his one time bonus.
Under Arizona law, seasonal or fluctuating income within a year are annualized to determine the average monthly Child Support Income. If this is truly... View More
I currently have a child support case in Massachusetts, but I reside in Florida. My daughter turned 21 in December 2024, and up until that point, I had extended child support because she was a full-time high school student. The support payments ended in December 2024, but her father hadn't... View More
I am currently in the process of establishing paternity for my 16-year-old child in Washington State. She is attending an alternative school working towards her GED and has passed one of the GED tests. Her teacher plans to help her obtain her high school diploma. Will the noncustodial parent be... View More
I am preparing to file for divorce in Wyoming. My husband and I have agreed verbally on asset division, and he will be moving to Arizona after we sell our house. Our 13-year-old son prefers to stay with me, and my husband does not want involvement in his life or to pay child support. I plan to seek... View More
I was informed by the child support office that I would receive a lump sum payment owed to me. However, they later withheld the payment, citing address changes, despite receiving other mail from them. I've spoken to several representatives and lost my notes on those conversations. They now say... View More
When I was 16 or 17, I became pregnant by my boss who was closer to 25. Our relationship was consensual, and he knew my age, but I didn't know his age at the time, and he had a girlfriend/wife. I am seeking child support now that my daughter is 16 years old, with paternity confirmed through... View More
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