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The sheriff's department says that he has a $1,400 warrant for failure to pay child support. All of his children get a portion of his social security allowance, though. What do we have to do to get him out of jail?
answered on Dec 7, 2017
Start by talking to child support enforcement. If he has a fixed income, seems the child support should have been adjusted. Something missing here.
Back pay on child support to I need to pay daughter is 33years old woman.
answered on Dec 7, 2017
Back child support can be collected until it is all paid no matter the age.
Currently have joint custody & I am the custodial parent but 17yr doesn't not like my rules so she wishes to live with her father. Can he get child support for me when she turns 18 in 6mos? Also, she just got accepted to college and I believe he is trying to work it where I have to pay for... View More 
answered on Dec 5, 2017
The existing court orders stay in effect until they are changed.
He will have to go to court to terminate support and to collect from you.
Either party can petition the court for post secondary support.
There are a lot of factors the court considers before deciding if and... View More
Taking money out my check and i paid of my debt already they did not notify and my son's mother told them not to do it because its. Paid for. And i take care of my son need help they even put this on my credit report
answered on Dec 3, 2017
Usually child support is based on court orders.
If the child is of age and there is no current support and all prior amounts have been paid there should be nothing further to do.
Obviously, this needs to be checked to make sure everything is correct.
answered on Dec 1, 2017
This would depend on the county, as each has its own forms. However, I doubt that such a form exists because the termination of child support usually involves a Petition to Modify the existing Order, and these Petitions are typically hand crafted.
Also the mother did not tell the father about the child until 4 months after he was born. Can anything be done?
answered on Dec 1, 2017
Yes, she definitely can. However, the judge could impute some income to her (as if she were working), and this would reduce what you would otherwise have to pay.
I filed in 2012, have custody of minor child. 5 years later after going through 3 judges, I was ordered to pay spouse 32k by Judge Bowes after original judge Logue takes a leave after not ruling on my motion for 9 months. Judge Bowes sets trial date and transfers to 3rd Judge. Neither spouse nor... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2017
You say you both had lawyers who didn't show up for trial.
Had you two reconciled.
Anyway, why not ask your lawyer what the status is because they may still be stuck on the case.
answered on Nov 26, 2017
It may not be "illegal" as far as crime is concerned, but it is highly improper, and will likely have to be returned (before it turns into a crime).
answered on Nov 26, 2017
You can't do anything.
Your parents can file a petition to establish parent/child relationship on your behalf.
The state's attorney is usually too busy chasing down robbers to get involved in this unless you want to press it.
Of course, he could deny that he is the father.
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answered on Nov 25, 2017
Unless there is something that says otherwise, you do not have to pay child support, as such, for a 19 year old college student.
I was told the new law only applies to new cases and not old child support cases
answered on Nov 25, 2017
If the court deems the oldest child turning 18 to be a substantial change of circumstance, then the new law will apply. I would argue that it is a substantial change, but I am unaware of any case law declaring it to be such.
I live with my mom full time she has chronic cancer and I spend no time with him. She pays for all daily necessities.
answered on Nov 24, 2017
You have asked a logical and intelligent question. However, the law will not allow you to bring such an action yourself. Even though receiving the child support is your right, you are not a party to the case, and you are too young to sue anyone for anything. The law even prohibits you from... View More
Called the state of Illinois about stopping support. They state that she has to turn 18 before support ends. Shouldn't my divorce papers supersede their statement. ?
answered on Nov 23, 2017
The law is clear, and it supersedes whatever your papers say. Child support ends when the child graduates from high school, or attains the age of 18, whichever occurs last.
I work part time barely 20 hours a week at the same time putting my other child in daycare. It’s not even worth it to work...
answered on Nov 23, 2017
Consult in person with a divorce lawyer. He or she may be able to find a substantial change of circumstance that would allow you to have the new child support law applied in your case.
I spent or sent $2200 the 1st few months we separated. Now that winter is here work has been very slow and I have not been able to send any. A medical condition also kept me from working for 10 days.
answered on Nov 21, 2017
It will have to be recalculated depending on both your income and his income. There are different child support laws that exist now than existed when your original child support amount was likely calculated. Back then, it was based on his income only. There is not a simple formula that I can... View More
I want to have a clean divorce... Unsure of how much the thing will cost. My husband and I agree on everything. The only thing that bothers us is the child support. Reason behind me not wanting the support is because he already helps take care of our son.
answered on Nov 16, 2017
The court is mandated to order child support even if you don't want it. After all, how's the judge to know your spouse isn't strong arming you to waive child support. You can always give it back to him if you don't want it, but the judge has to order it.
My ex wife currently has custody of our daughter. Her current husband has filed an op against her for domestic violence and in op he states he does not believe my daughter is safe with her without her parents supervision (she lives with her parents). If guilty will I be awarded custody or do I need... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2017
You definitely need to go to court to obtain a court order for you to have custody and for you to stop paying child support.
My daughter is currently 12 years old. She goes to a babysitter 3-4 days a week depending on my ex wife's work schedule. My ex wife works early mornings, so she drops her off at the sitters house, and the sitter gets her on the school bus. I was assuming when she turns 13, she would no longer... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2017
It depends. 13 is not a magic #. Does she only have herself to get up or siblings too? How early does ur ex leave? What time does the bus come? Does your daughter sleep hard or get up for alarms? Is she eager to go to school or looks for an excuse? What r her absences/tardies/grades?... View More
We just had our first child together. When his ex wife found out we want to move out west, she demanded we move to Michigan where they live (we live in Illinois) to be closer to his daughters (one who is 19 and wants nothing to do with our newborn, the other is almost 18 and interested in a... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2017
She can demand anything she wants. That does not ean she will get it. he should see a lawyer in his area to decide how to handle it.
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