What county in Missouri?

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.

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

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.

It depends on what your parenting plan states, because parties can deviate from the statutory presumption of child support ending at 18. Our firm deals with cases like yours, so if you're interested please schedule a free consultation with us at https://hrrlawyers.com/book-online

To alter support and/or custody, a party needs to submit a modification. So if she has not sought to modify the decree, then you remain under the obligation (or lack thereof) of the original decree.

You are correct. If you can donstrate that you have been making direct support payments, then you have a good argument for receiving credit for support paid. If you do not have proof and she is willing to perjure herself under oath, then the judge will make the determination.

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If he has the ability to work he will be attributed at least full time minimum wage as his income. If he has a history of positions or a career he left that paid more and has no legitimate reason for his unemployment status the court may attribute a higher income to him. Other factors can impact... View More

It may depend on which is a greater interest to you - keeping your child support low or making sure you have visitation. Often greater visitation closer to joint custody can lower your child support compared to less time, but it also depends on the other parent's income along with any other... View More

Receipt of child support is not considered income to the party receiving it. That money is the contribution of the other parent toward the support of the other parents’ children. In fact, he gets a credit for the 3 other children in his household for his financial support for the children in his... View More

Yes she can seek child support alleging a change in circumstance. You should speak to an attorney to discuss your options after a review of your case.

No is the short answer. The long answer is that your husband can seek to do a step parent adoption of your daughter that would make him the legal father and terminate the parental rights of the biological father. Realistically you will need an attorney to help with this process.

Good question. Is this a situation where the prosecuting attorney filed either a civil contempt action or criminal contempt case? If so, the answer is yes. You still need to appear until you have an order dismissing the case. In the context of a criminal non-support case a prosecutor may still... View More

It depends on whether you want to get him to pay for college and possibly pay for support. Would it cause trauma for your daughter? Does this guy work or have any income? Are you fairly certain your daughter isn't going to drop out within the first semester? Do you make a ton of income and... View More

Yes, it's possible. Support can be awarded until a child is 21. A court could also order you to contribute to the cost of college.

There is not enough information in your question to give you a good answer. Other than to say that you need to consult with an experienced family law attorney. It is pretty obvious that he is up to something but what his finial goals are would take a full review of the case, talking to you, and... View More

If there is no order, then a parent is not required to pay support. However, not paying or assisting with any bills will be looked upon negatively by some courts. Covering insurance is a positive, but may not be enough. Health insurance premiums is a credit applied to the basic amount of child... View More

Child support can be changed any time there is a change in circumstances that effects overnights, health insurance, income of the parties, and other factors resulting in at least a 20% change or a change in who pays.

Relocation is a separate issue, though someone relocating can effect the... View More

Your question was posted in the Oklahoma Section. You should post your question in the Missouri forum so you can get answers from attorneys licensed in that state.

Yes, you remain labeled as the Respondent. You are modifying the original judgment where you were the Respondent so it stays the same. However, since you filed the motion to modify, you get to present evidence first. If she has an attorney, you may want to seek legal counsel for full or limited... View More