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I want 50/50 legal and physical custody of my 13 month old daughter. My only child. Her mom has 3 subsequent children all by different men that dont pay support. Ive been in my daughters life since she was born despite her moms efforts to keep me out of her life. I hired a lawyer and took her to... View More 
answered on Feb 11, 2020
This is something you should definitely be discussing with your attorney, that's what you are paying them for. In general true 50/50 physical custody is fairly tough to get, particularly if the other party objects and considering the age of the child. There is nothing wrong with you trying, as... View More
Got divorced July 2019 and have lived together ever since with joint custody. Am i obligated to continue to pay child support while residing in the same house and taking care of my kids daily?
answered on Feb 2, 2020
Based on your question you need to advise the court and try to come to an agreement as to support with your ex-spouse
answered on Feb 3, 2020
No. The child support lien makes child support the senior lien.
answered on Feb 3, 2020
Likely no, bc the child support liens are senior. Consult an experienced attorney who can help you protect the property.
I filed for child support again and was approved His support started in December and comes right out of his check to me . Will IRS intercept refund or is it too early . The court sent a letter in late December stating he owed That amount otherwise I wouldn’t have known
answered on Jan 30, 2020
Based on your question it is a possibility his tax refund could get intercepted.
judge assigned an amount originally thought was monthly, Instead was weekly
have absolutely no income; existing at mercy of family members and friends
answered on Jan 29, 2020
Based on your question yes you could request a child support modification.
I re-filed for child support and started to receive payments at the end of December. He owes 19k per the letter from courts . The support has came straight from his check , so it has been paid weekly on time But if he files his taxes, will I get the back support owed ?
answered on Jan 29, 2020
Based on your question the state may do a tax intercept for his tax return and put it towards his arrears.
answered on Jan 29, 2020
Based on your question you need to notify the court and you can attempt to collect via an income withholding order from the court.
A child resides with the custodial parent for 16 years but then at 16 the child was asked to move out and move in with the noncustodial parent but neither party goes thru the courts to have support changed or modified. Both parties agreed to allow the noncustodial parent to use the child support... View More
My sons mother is in drugs. I have called cps about it but ahe alwaya found away to get away with it. Now a year later she lost her house amd job. My son is living with me because of the living situation . i walked in her house to pick him up for a visit
She had no fridge . no food. No... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2020
Based on the information you provided in your questions you can file a motion with the court to change custody, parenting time and support.
Son is 18 has joined the national guards. He has done his basic training over the summer and now goes once a month over the weekend and gets paid from them, do I still have to pay on him till he is 19....
answered on Jan 18, 2020
You can petition the court and ask them to find that your child is emancipated (and therefore have your support obligation terminated). However, given the facts you've put forward, you may have an uphill battle on this one.
Or is it possible for the parent that has custody to waive child support
answered on Jan 16, 2020
The parties may sometimes waive a child support obligation, if both parties are in agreement on that. However, it would need to be approved by the judge.
my ex has not seen our child in 4+ year and has not carried insurance on her for 2+ years..i also have not had an address or phone for him for 3+ years..can he still claim her on his taxes..he is currently current his child support
answered on Jan 8, 2020
You're dealing with two separate sets of laws in two completely separate jurisdictions both state domestic law and federal tax law.
What does the parenting plan say? If there's a state order that he's in compliance with that allows him to take the child deductions then not... View More
We do not have joint custody. I have custody of the oldest, my ex has custody of the two younger. Where in the guidelines does it address split custody child support?
answered on Dec 24, 2019
Your situation would be addressed directly by the Indiana Child Support Calculator, which takes into account any additional child support obligations of either party. Hope that helps.
Almost weekly he is doin this and every time it's substantiated. But DCS protocol is to investigate every report that comes through. So they said unfortunately they have to do their part each time
answered on Dec 20, 2019
I think you meant that every time it's "unsubstantiated," meaning no basis was found for the charges. This is, unfortunately, something that happens from time to time. What DCS told you is generally correct, that they have a duty to investigate the charges that are lodged with them.
answered on Oct 3, 2019
If you are asking if you will be required to file a child support worksheet in cases where you share joint physical custody then the answer is most likely "yes". It is not necessarily the case that neither party pays support when they share equal time with their children. Indiana... View More
Our daughter just turned 19 on 7/24. I was not given any notice he would be stopping the support.
answered on Aug 5, 2019
Based on the information provided in your question he would have to file for emancipation with the court.
He was not originally married when the support order started.
answered on Aug 2, 2019
Based on the information in your question no he is not.
Info online says yes it does end at 19 but may be ordered to pay postsecondary school, which has already happened. Can one be forced to pay support and college expenses after age 19? I need a definite answer. I was told the law just changed a couple months ago (by an attorney) but cannot find... View More
answered on Jul 30, 2019
Based on the information provided in your question it can terminate at 19 if the child is not in college then it is converted to secondary education expenses.
answered on Jul 28, 2019
Based on the information provided in your question and your current situation no the child support is calculated at 52 weeks per year not by weeks in a month. The State of Indiana uses an online support calculator whatever number it says should be paid weekly is what should be paid.
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