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My girlfriend and I want to move in together in my parents house, (she's almost 15, and I am 15) She is a foster child, She lives in North Carolina, and i live in Pennsylvania, her dad sort of wants her out, and we're thinking if we upset him he'll kick her out, but she wants to try... View More 
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answered on Jan 8, 2018
Yes, if she is emancipated but it is difficult to get emancipated. She would need to prove she can provide for herself financially and more importantly, has the common sense to take care of herself and make appropriate decisions. Neither of which is qualities of most 25 year olds let alone a 15... View More
My husband and I signed a separation agreement in which he agreed to pay $500 child support for each of three (3) children per month until they reach age 18. My 15-year old daughter stays with him the majority of the time instead of alternating weeks like she is supposed to. Since these are her... View More
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answered on Jan 6, 2018
It certainly is fair to reduce the child support amount by $500. Not sure why you would think other wise. But here are your options. Be fair or take him to Court. If you take him to Court child support may end up being determined according to guidelines and not your agreement, meaning you could... View More
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answered on Jan 2, 2018
Sure, you can ask for anything but it is likely you really want to know what the odds of getting it are. You may get child support. You likely will not get alimony unless that was brought up during the divorce.
The father of my child says he wasn't ready for children therefore doesn't want to answer to answer to child support reaching out to start the process. He's currently in Tx but claiming he is out of the country to avoid child support. I'm not sure what to do to get the process... View More
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answered on Jan 1, 2018
No one cares what the father wants or thinks. Go to your local child support enforcement office - they will make him pay eventually.
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answered on Dec 27, 2017
You go pick her up, put her in the car and you make her visit.
In the state of California she way awarded sole custody over my children due to lies. I’m only allowed to see them in a state I do not live in. She refuses to let me see them when I ask. I served her papers in TN she waited till 29 days to get a lawyer so we couldn’t go to court. Now she will... View More
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answered on Dec 4, 2017
Everyone thinks they are right in these types of cases and that the other parent is completely unreasonable. The bottom line is regardless of who is being more unreasonable, if you and your ex can not or will not agree on custody and visitation like two decent parents ought too then you will likely... View More
filed for a motion to show cause & motion to vacate court order based on rule 60Motion for an expedited custody determination uccjea 50A and/ or UIFSA 52c . I don't know where my daughter is and the courts dismissed my case to be picked up in Colorado. They wont tell me anymore information... View More
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answered on Dec 1, 2017
You need an attorney. It's as simple as that. You clearly do not possess the legal skills necessary to successful represent yourself and a case like this is too complex for us to help you in this type of forum.
Will my child support go up with the first child
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answered on Nov 30, 2017
Child support doesn't work like food stamps where the more children you have the more your receive. Child support amounts are based on income. So additional children are irrelevant to how much you will receive for the first child. Besides it would be incredibly unfair to ask your first... View More
Can she do this?
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answered on Nov 22, 2017
Sure, if you allow it. Go consult with a local family law attorney ASAP.
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This order was served after she began manipulation and gaslighting in order to make me jump through hoops to get time with my son ( we are separated) The order claims violence, threats and many other claims that are not true.... View More
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answered on Nov 21, 2017
If you can not afford an attorney your options are to go to court, do the best you can and let the chips fall where they may. If you lose, you likely won't get to see your son. And yes, it is very possible you got played.
Once the 5 yr old started kindergarten they would take out less from his paycheck, but there still taking the same amount. Both daughters stay with us every other weekend but their mother doesn't give them money, and we know this because the daughters tell us. She was the one in fault because... View More
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answered on Nov 13, 2017
Generally not a single one of your listed concerns would be grounds to lower child support. You appear to have a very wrong idea about how child support works, so here are some fun facts about child support: Child support is usually set by either agreement or rigid guidelines based on income.... View More
My boyfriend has 7 kids, three of them are mine. He pays child support for two of them and when we get married he will probably have to pay for two more. Will they join both of our incomes to see how much he will pay for his other kids? Will he be paying more based on my income? Is there anyway... View More
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answered on Nov 7, 2017
No. Child support is based on his income not yours.
I honestly can't afford child support and I don't like the idea of paying my child's mother to see my son. I've tried to give her my support but she blocks my calls and texts. I just wanna see my kid
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answered on Nov 3, 2017
Child support is like taxes - it doesn't matter if you can 'afford' it or not. If you have income, you are going to pay taxes and you are going to pay child support - its just a matter of how hard you wanna make it on yourself. However, child support is separate from visitation.... View More
Just wondering if this has any legal significance.
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answered on Oct 30, 2017
If it was part of discovery they are likely entitled to it if it was merely evidence that was intended to be used at trial they should not have received a copy of it until it was introduced. Basically, if you were represented by an attorney, you likely have nothing to worry about. However, if you... View More
Im now engaged & fiance wants to adopt my son. Hes the ONLY DAD my son has ever known and has been provider for him, (US) for almost 2 yrs. I filed for primary custody of son. The biological father NEVER replied to the papers sent by my lawyer. When we filed for a motion for me to be granted... View More
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answered on Oct 25, 2017
The Court didn't 'take it upon themselves' - its standard procedure. As much as you may believe having biological dad out of you child's life is best and regardless of whether you are right or wrong - you basically do not get to make that call. Since you have a lawyer that you... View More
My boyfriend wants to pursue child support on his sons mother, she has every other weekend. She does not pay daycare no contribute to the child. Her parents have every other week visitation on Wed and Thurs when it's not her weekend and they also are required to pay 150 (half for the month) of... View More
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answered on Oct 17, 2017
You seem to have answered your own question: "His lawyer at the time told him not to worry about it if he wanted to take it out in the future it will be okay."
My ex has filed for child support and I’m being taken to court. When we went to mediation they said I could pay up to $520. I can’t afford that and she won’t budge because all she sees is dollar signs. I’m not against paying Child support but I need to be able to afford it. How do I get the... View More
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answered on Sep 26, 2017
Child support is calculated according to guidelines based on your incomes. If $520 is the proper guideline amount based on your income, then you are likely making around $2500 a month or more and can afford it. It may not fit in with your current expenses but that is basically just too bad. You... View More
I am having a baby with a girl that says she is moving overseas with her army boyfriend and they will terminate rights while I still have to pay childsupport they will also not let me sign the birth certificate. I want nothing to do with her or the baby what are my rights in terminating my paternal... View More
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answered on Sep 25, 2017
None - you don't get to terminate your parental rights unilaterally. the easiest way for your rights to be terminated is for her to sucker the Army boyfriend into marrying her and adoption the child. It would require your consent but it would end your obligation to pay child support.
One is family court and I have a lawyer but haven't talked to her yet the other is district court and I'm out on bond for this charge.
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answered on Sep 12, 2017
Criminal court takes precedence over family court. So get your family lawyer proof of your district court case and inform her to make a motion to continue. If you have know of this conflict for a while and sat on it and did nothing - expect to have problems. If you just found out and you do the... View More
I have probation for 3 years Here in NC
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answered on Sep 2, 2017
Hire an attorney and sue her.
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