Lawyers, Answer Questions  & Get Points Log In
Missouri Child Support Questions & Answers
0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for Missouri on
Q: Do i have to pay 50/50 of cost of things if I don't agree and the mother agrees to pay for it?

My x and I have a court order where we have to split medical and educational stuff but I was not in agreement of an educational decision she was making and gave her another option which she refused and said she would pay for things can she take me back to court for contempt to pay her back for... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Support, Civil Rights and Collections for Missouri on
Q: What type of attorney do I need to see about getting overpaid Child support back that I have overpaid ? I amon disabilit

Yes, I have overpaid Child support in the amount of $ 47,000. One payment is from what I received from SSDI for back pay, for $ 36,000. And then they came back and started to garnish my SSDI checks for another $ 11,000 for my youngest son going to school? I was not informed of him even going to go... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for Missouri on
Q: how do I change a court order for child support from kansas to missouri?

I moved from KS to MO about 5 years ago. I had/have an active court case in KS for child support. He rarely ever paid it. I havent received a payment in a year or more. I called enforcement in KS and they said I have an active court case but no order is being enforced that it is sitting in the KS... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for Missouri on
Q: Will I have to pay child support if the child moves in with his father who owes back child support?

This is in Missouri and the father owes 8,000 in back child support for this child.

Kristen Thurmond
PREMIUM
Kristen Thurmond
answered on Jan 16, 2023

This has come up in several of my cases where custody has to change for various reasons. Most of the time, the judges in the courts I practice in have determine it to be a credit towards the amount you owe. Since you stated there is $8000 in arrears, you would be "paying" the new amount... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Missouri on
Q: My sister has full custody of her boys. She passed 2 weeks ago. If she left a will stating where she wants them to go,

can it keep them from being placed with their biological father who is a deadbeat and will not take care of them and only wants them for my sister's social security? We have not yet found a will but still have some things to go through.

Steve D. Hardin
PREMIUM
Steve D. Hardin
answered on Jan 4, 2022

To get custody of the children you will need to file for a guardianship over the minors. If the father wants the children it would have to be a contested guardianship case. Either way you will need to hire an attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support and Family Law for Missouri on
Q: we live in mo. our daughter was murdered in 2020. we were awarded guardianship. father unfit. how can we get their child

support to start coming to them.

Spencer Williams
Spencer Williams
answered on Nov 22, 2021

The most economical option would be to discuss the issue with the Family Support Division and see if they can file to establish or modify the support order to direct to you. If they are unable to help you can file a Petition for Third Party Custody and Support with the County in which the child... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Missouri on
Q: can i legally adopt a dad

i dont have one mine left for milk

Ronald J. Eisenberg
Ronald J. Eisenberg
answered on Oct 13, 2021

What does it mean to leave for milk?

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Missouri on
Q: In Missouri, is a pentente lite the same as a pendente lite?
Spencer Williams
Spencer Williams
answered on Jul 30, 2021

A motion pendente lite is latin for "pending the litigation". The motion requests orders while a case is pending such as custody, visitation, child support or maintenance orders in divorce litigation. Pendente lite motions are often abbreviated as "PDL". Those temporary... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Missouri on
Q: I am paying child support on two children. one of which will turn 21 in February 2022. What happens then?

The 20 year old does not live at home. We have never received any report cards on either child. What is the best approach with this?

Caroline Bundy
Caroline Bundy
answered on Jun 16, 2021

You will need to request that support be terminated for the eldest child. You can either do that by affidavit or by motion. That would also mean that child support should be recalculated to reflect one child.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Missouri on
Q: Is child support paid in summer between HS and college if child is over 18?

In MO. Child turns 18 in Nov. of his senior year of high school. Child support must be paid until completion of H.S. Does child support contunue through the summer if he is planning on attending college?

Caroline Bundy
Caroline Bundy
answered on Jun 14, 2021

In Missouri, if the child plans on attending higher education, support ends at 21 or when they graduate - whichever is earlier.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Missouri on
Q: My husband is trying to lower his child support or sign his rights away, and I was wondering how much would it cost
Caroline Bundy
Caroline Bundy
answered on Jun 10, 2021

Do you mean how much it would cost to go to court? Unless there's someone there to adopt the child (or they are considered abandoned, etc.), the court will not terminate his rights just so he doesn't have to pay child support.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Missouri on
Q: How much child support would I receive from the father of my child that makes around $350,000 a year?

We aren’t married. We live together and are planning to separate. He is the father of my child. I have not worked in the last year because he didn’t want me to. I have no income.

Steve D. Hardin
PREMIUM
Steve D. Hardin
answered on Apr 13, 2021

Details will matter such as how many children, the special needs of the children, insurance costs for the child, any work related child care costs, if the paying parent has any other child support.

In short you need to consult with a family law attorney about your case to get a reasonable...
Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Missouri on
Q: If a parent moves out, would child support begin before a court order is in place for it?
Caroline Bundy
Caroline Bundy
answered on Apr 1, 2021

No, child support doesn't begin until a case for it begins. Even then, it's only become retroactive to the date of filing once there's a final judgment.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for Missouri on
Q: What is the meaning of FSD not collecting?
Caroline Bundy
Caroline Bundy
answered on Mar 25, 2021

What do you mean? Please expand upon your question so we can better help.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Missouri on
Q: My boyfriend relapsed and we haven’t herd or seen him in over a week, we have two children together can I get fulcustody

Prior to this happening I was seeking information on getting full custody and applying for child support I’m a single low income mom now, not leaving any extra room for lawyer fees

Caroline Bundy
Caroline Bundy
answered on Mar 10, 2021

If you already have a custody order in place, you would want to seek a modification of it based on this change.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support and Criminal Law for Missouri on
Q: I had a SIS over 7 years ago for Child Support. How do I get this removed from my background check.

It shows up as "pleading guilty of a felony" it's preventing me from getting back my CCW which I had before after the SIS. I am trying to start a P.I. business and need this resolved. I served my country and still working for federal govt for totaling 32 years and hold a Top Secret... Read more »

Caroline Bundy
Caroline Bundy
answered on Feb 22, 2021

You can seek expungement, depending on the greater specifics of your history.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support, Domestic Violence and Family Law for Missouri on
Q: If a Missouri case is in Division 35 would it be concerning custody or abuse?
Caroline Bundy
Caroline Bundy
answered on Feb 11, 2021

What county in Missouri?

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Missouri on
Q: State of Missouri. I called child support to get mom to pay child support. They said they cant do anything due to covid

Is this true?

Caroline Bundy
Caroline Bundy
answered on Feb 11, 2021

It depends on who you called. Is there a current income withholding order in place? I would reach out to DFS to see if they can help. Otherwise, I'd recommend seeking legal counsel from a family law attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Missouri on
Q: What happens if the child is not with the parent getting child support.

And they receive the money but are told by the other person tell them they cannot use it or they will get in trouble. And they want to use it to fix the room for said child so they can get the child back.

Caroline Bundy
Caroline Bundy
answered on Feb 11, 2021

You should reach out to family law attorney to rectify the situation and to better assist you.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for Missouri on
Q: How often can fsd send me a income withholding for support. I got two in the last two months.
Caroline Bundy
Caroline Bundy
answered on Jan 27, 2021

Are they for the same child? Sometimes if you check is not enough to cover the payment owed, the income withholding order will split up the percentage so that you are left with a sufficient amount of income.

Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.

The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.

Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.