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My ex and her live in boyfriend recently went out of town. I am required by them (not the court), to communicate to them only through email. He emailed me asking if I wanted to watch my daughter. Of course and we set up a plan which ended with him saying’”Ok, sounds good”.I took that as... View More
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answered on Mar 10, 2021
The Court determines what is allowed in a specific custody/parenting time dispute by looking at the custody order and parenting plan. If you don't have a custody order with parenting plan, then you need to file an action to ask the Court to enter a custody order with parenting plan. The... View More
I lost my job and haven’t paid child support since June. I will, however get caught up. But my ex is not allowing me to even communicate with my child via text or phone call. If I can’t reach my child I am to call her boyfriend who then determines wether or not my wanting to speak or text with... View More
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answered on Mar 10, 2021
The Court doesn't tie child support and parenting time. If you file a contempt action, the Court can sanction the other party for denying parenting time due to non-payment of support.
Keep in mind, that the Court can also sanction you for not paying child support if the other party... View More
getting no answers from DHHS or child support in many counties . The courthouse states it’s a “special request” and they will get back to me.Also stated no arrears if it was not modified before moving after a year? I now live in Ne. and received a letter from DHHS here in Ne. 2 years ago... View More
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answered on Mar 2, 2021
You would want to contact the Court or an attorney in the county that you are trying to obtain the records from.
I'm not sure what you mean by "special request." Here in Nebraska, you sometimes have to order the file and then wait a couple of days for older files to be... View More
We are relocating day after high school gradation in May. Child turns 18 middle of June. Child support ends 18 or graduation in CA whichever comes 1st. We are relocating day after graduation. Can I file in Nebraska right when we get there for another child support order since Nebraska child... View More
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answered on Feb 23, 2021
When you register an out-of-state child support order in Nebraska, some rules from the original state still apply. This includes the "duration of the child support order." This means that the age of majority that automatically terminates child support from the original state still... View More
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answered on Jan 6, 2021
Child support generally (but not always) terminates when a child begins service in the military. You may want to check the wording of your order. Some orders specifically state child support ends when military service is entered. Depending on the terms of the order, you may need to file a motion... View More
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answered on Dec 28, 2020
Child Support and Parenting Time are two separate issues. Not paying support doesn't prevent you from visiting and paying support doesn't guarantee a right to visit. Alot depends on whether the guardianship is full or partial. A guardian simply steps into the shoes of a parent and has the... View More
Can I terminate back child support owed to me? If so how in Nebraska?
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answered on Dec 16, 2020
You can execute a receipt for the amount owed which will cancel it out of the enforcement system.
I'm making a move to Nebraska from PA for college. I get medical assistance for my son and thats it. My sons father is not involved at all and I don't get child support either I never did. Now I had someone tell me the only way I can get daycare and medical assistance is if I am getting... View More
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answered on Dec 8, 2020
Every parent has a legal duty to support their child; it cannot be eliminated simply by not being part of child’s life. As far as I am aware, every state requires a person seeking public benefits and assistance to also attempt to obtain child support from other parent. In this case state funded... View More
My baby's father is already $12k backed in child support from his first kid. I have thought it through a million times and I am 100% sure that receiving child support for our baby wouldn't be beneficial. I want the baby to still have his last name so I can't just not have him sign... View More
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answered on Dec 7, 2020
If you aren't receiving public assistance, you should be able to ask the child support office to close the case. If you are receiving public assistance and the father is in the same house, you should be able to ask the child support office to close the case as long as the father is also... View More
Also will it affect the child support pending?
However, my partner have been in my childs life since she was 1.5 years old and is the father figure since. And my ex has not had any contact with myself or my child since Feb 2018. As well my ex lives in another state.
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answered on Dec 1, 2020
It depends on a lot of factors. A parent's rights are superior to those of a non-parent. The Court can grant a non-parent custody or visitation rights in limited circumstances. These are generally through a guardianship action when a parent is unfit or a request for in loco parentis... View More
Some how my ex was able to send some kind of falsified notice to child support stating that he's no longer employed by the company he is still and has been working for for 3 yrs. How can this happen and why won't child support enforcement tell me how they were notified? What recourse do I have?
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answered on Dec 1, 2020
The Child Support Office is limited in what information they can provide to the custodial parent. You can send an income withholding to an employer on your own. You are not required to have child support send the income withholding. It is not uncommon for family law attorneys to do so. You... View More
We have children together plus partner's child from a previous relationship. the child portrays the mother as only caring to appear to be a good mother but in reality pays no interest. The mother has lied about situations in order to take said child out of school in which said child told us... View More
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answered on Oct 27, 2020
In order to have grounds for a change in custody, you generally need to show that there has been a material change in circumstances and that the change is in the minor child's best interests. If custody is changed from the custodial parent to the non-custodial parent, then the non-custodial... View More
The judge established he should pay $350+ per month (in Nebraska). Will my daughter see any of that money or does the state take it all? Also, the amount seems very high for someone making only 11 bucks an hour. They said the judge set it according to what his "earning potential" is. Can... View More
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answered on Oct 13, 2020
Yes, your daughter receives the child support directly. Earning potential means income was imputed at the level he could be reasonably expected to earn. (A parent cannot voluntarily quit a job or work for less money to avoid supporting their child/ren). If the parties reside together in the future,... View More
I need to know what to do if I divorced and am paying child support in TX as directed by my divorce decree. But, we all live in NE now. TX says 18 for child support, and NE says 19. We have been following the TX divorce decree that has never been changed since we all moved to NE. When my child... View More
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answered on Oct 14, 2020
Generally the age of majority for child support doesn't automatically change from the original order even if the parties move to a new state. Thus, child support can still terminate at 18 years old even if the child is living in Nebraska if the original order was entered in a state where... View More
I've been separated from my ex 2 years have 3 kids and he has not been there really at all and pays 500 a month for 3 kids without court order. 2 with disabilities. And currently in trouble with the law. Do I have a strong case and what do u recommend
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answered on Aug 27, 2020
Generally you can request child support be entered even if the parent is/was voluntarily paying child support. The amount ordered could be higher or lower than what the parent is voluntarily paying.
You can complete the online application to request child support services in Nebraska.... View More
establish paternity and support it’s the state versus me and my kids mother who are separated
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answered on Aug 11, 2020
If it is a child support action brought by the State, the Court would likely go forward with entering a child support order against the non-custodial parent even if one or both parties don't show up at the hearing.
It is a template to establish paternity and support it’s the state versus me and my kids mother who are separated
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answered on Aug 11, 2020
If it is a child support action, the Court would likely go forward with entering a child support order against the non-custodial parent even if one or both parties don't show up at the hearing.
State never bothered to see if Adoption was final before Divorce of Custodial parent and Adoptee. $50 A month From June 2011 - July 2020 = State owes me correct? I was in contempt three times and served over 6 months in jail two of the three times, the 1st time I payed over $2500 To be released,... View More
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answered on Aug 8, 2020
The burden is technically on the parent whose rights were terminated to file the motion to terminate child support. That being said, if the State received the money due to a child support assignment due to some type of public assistance, you may have a right to have it reimbursed. If the... View More
We broke up for a while at that time child support was started. We have reconciled and have been living together in a committed relationship since may 2018. We want to stop the support but are having problems doing so
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answered on Aug 6, 2020
Did Child Support Services assist you with establishing the child support order? If so, they will likely assist you with terminating the order. However, if you are receiving public assistance, he will likely need to show that the father has moved back into the public assistance household or they... View More
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answered on Jul 7, 2020
One of the most cost-effective ways to enforce child support is to contact the child support office in the county where the order was entered. If that doesn't work, there are a number of other methods to enforce a child support order. This includes contempt actions and garnishments, among others.
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