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I am the custodial parent and receive child support from their father. He feels that because he pays support that I should buy clothes for the kids to keep at his house. I don't think I should be required to provide their basic necessities for his house. Am I required to provide all clothing... View More 
answered on May 18, 2020
To keep at his house, no. You should back a bag for the kids and that bag with all its contents should come back from each visit. If he wants clothes kept at his home, he should provide them. Child support is not enough to cover two sets of clothing for the kids plus provide for their other... View More
I receive $960/month in child support for both kids. Son will graduate high school 2021. Other child does not graduate until 2023. Will the child who will still receive support automatically receive half of $960 or the full amount of $960 or will the new payment be recalculated based on both... View More
answered on May 17, 2020
No, it does not work that way. When there is one lump sum monthly support amount for multiple children, the parent paying the support must file a motion to reduce it once one child becomes emancipated. Until a court rules otherwise, support remains unchanged, although a judge in their discretion... View More
I am the custodial parent.
answered on May 17, 2020
You do not need to file to continue the child support. Neither the state nor child support enforcement is keeping track of birthdates.
If both my parents die, I’d like to remain independent as I only have two years left till I leave for college. All the potential guardians my parents want are out of country and I don’t want that. Is there a way I could be responsible for myself and remain in the states via emancipation?
answered on May 9, 2020
In theory, at age 15, a child who can prove that they can financially support themselves and manage on their own, can become emancipated. This is most common when there is substantial evidence of abuse or neglect at home, but appointment of a new guardian is the preference. However, an adult... View More
He lives in TN and order is for MD, he has never had arrears until COVID-19 (and might only be one month if that) he got a letter stating they want 60% of his paycheck and all 3 kids are listed. (one is 21 and the other 20) but the payment he was paying for all 3 is still the same for one kid. He... View More
answered on May 7, 2020
The payment does not automatically change. No one at the court or child support enforcement is keeping track of children's ages. The only solution is what you were told. You must file to modify it.
My daughter has been an MD resident all of her life (MD support order). I'm a NY resident. Can i file for termination through NY support processing center or do I have to file a petition with MD courts? If so, do i have to be there and what documents need to be filed?
answered on Apr 30, 2020
You do not state the basis for the termination of child support. Unless stated otherwise, support terminates on the child's 18th birthday or upon completion of high school if they are actively enrolled in high school past their 18th birthday (but not past their 19th birthday). You do not... View More
My ex-partner and I, we separated about 4 years due to her cheating on me. As a result of this, she got pregnant by the man who she cheated on me. She never told me about this infidelity until later I found some emails on her phone when she used to communicate with guy. The baby was born, and I... View More
answered on May 25, 2020
You should file a complaint for paternity to establish you are not the father and/or respond the the complaint and deny everything under the defense that you are not the father. The court will order a DNA test and that should take care of the support issue. You might be able to ask the court to... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2020
While generally the statute of limitations is three years to sue for non-payment of a debt, with child support you are dealing with a court judgment or order, and in theory, the payee parent could attempt to enforce the child support award for up to 12 years (although the 12 year limitations really... View More
Current on support for my 18 year old son (turned 18 Jan 2020). What steps do I take once he graduates from High School in May 2020? Does the High School provide graduation proof? Is there anything I have to submit?
answered on Feb 24, 2020
You must file to terminate. The school is not tracking who has child support orders ending. Child support enforcement is not tracking who is turning 18 and/or graduating.
would the support payments stop automatically after the 18th birthday or do I notify child support in Maryland.
answered on Feb 4, 2020
You must file to stop the child support, when the child turns 18 in September. No one is keeping track of the child's birthday at child support enforcement.
Md will only send him papers in the mail (he keeps returning them) because of ‘jurisdiction’. We have an agreement (signed) to which he hasn’t stuck to at all regarding payments and weekends for him. What can I do to get this enforced and resolved?
answered on Jan 7, 2020
You can file with the court to enforce the agreement yourself. You do not need child support enforcement to do it. Have him personally served. Then proceed with the court matter.
You should consult with an attorney about all of your options.
My ex husband, is a month and a half behind in child support. He just now states to me that he lost his job at the beginning of the previous month and because of that, he does not need to pay me until 6 months later? Nor does he have to pay for those 6 months once he does get a job. Is this correct?
answered on Jan 6, 2020
That is not correct. The child support is an order that remains in effect until changed in another order. the full amount of child support remains due. He must pay it. If he does not, he can lose his driver's license, and other things. There is no grace period for losing a job.... View More
I had to serve him restricted certified mail but he lies saying he's not home and won't sign
answered on Dec 24, 2019
So long as the court accepts that he has been properly served, the court can meter an order modifying support; however, child support is determined based on the incomes of the parties, as well as health insurance and daycare costs, and the burden of proving those dollar amounts is on the party... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2019
If there is a court order in effect, you must file a motion to modify child support and custody. Until the court changes its order, the original order remains in effect, and you can be found in contempt for disobeying it, as well as have the amounts owed under it enforced by way of judgment. If... View More
My decree says nothing about high school, I can’t find that verbiage anywhere it only states until 18 years of age. Thank you
answered on Nov 29, 2019
The law is, child support continues until the later of turning 18 or completion of high school, but not later than age 19. The child must be enrolled in high school for completion of high school to come into play. So, a child turning 18 during 12th grade continues to be subject to payment of child... View More
1 month ago I received a letter from child support offices notifying me that I was $1400 dollars in arrears. I knew my son turned 19 October 21st of this year so I paid the entire balance hoping that I would be done with this situation. Yesterday 3 days before my son turns 19 I received a letter... View More
answered on Oct 19, 2019
You can ask for an accounting from Child Support Enforcement. Be aware that no one at Child Support is keeping track of birthdates. YOU must file to end the child support. it will not happen automatically. You will be expected to pay until it is terminated by court order.
the child will be 18yrs and will drop off child support; how can I have Dad to assist with part of the tuition what are my options?
answered on Aug 15, 2019
Unless he has voluntarily signed a written agreement that requires him to pay, a parent has no legal obligation to pay their adult child’s college expenses.
answered on Jul 29, 2019
Child support is until age 18 OR high school graduation -- whichever is later.
He has custody of 3 children but also has 3 other children and that parent has filed for child support. Will they take in consideration that he has those 3 other children?
answered on Jul 24, 2019
He can ask for a deviation based on who is living in household and the expenses, but those children he has custody of will not be considered in guidelines at all.
I am not aware that I have any economic assistance debt. I am owed $2591.69 and noticed there was a drop of about $1700 so its down to $891.69 but I have not received any payments. Last payment was in June.
answered on Jul 18, 2019
You're only recourse is to talk to your agent at the enforcement agency, DSS, social services. Everyone is assigned an agent. If you don't get anywhere with that agent then ask to speak to the supervisor. If you don't get anywhere with the supervisor then ask to speak with the... View More
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