There was no court order, and you never signed any papers saying you were the father. This case was closed and reopened 15 years later.
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answered on Dec 3, 2023
In the United States, the issue of child support and the financial responsibilities of parents are generally determined by state laws and family courts. If your child's father receives full SSI (Supplemental Security Income), it typically indicates a limited ability to work due to disability,... View More 
Hello my name is xx I live in Sparta Tennessee I was locked up in 2017 for 9 months day for day 270 days for child support and I was never served any paper by an officer no note was left at any time indicating an officer had ever come to my house nor was I ever able to get in front of the judge,... View More
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answered on Oct 26, 2023
To ensure your ex-husband pays child support for your children in Tennessee, you can take several steps. Begin by contacting the Tennessee Department of Human Services' Child Support Services (CSS) division, which can help enforce child support orders. If he continues to be non-compliant, you... View More
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answered on Oct 19, 2023
In Tennessee, you can initiate a child support case without the father's Social Security number, although having it can expedite the process. If you don't have the number, other identifying information like date of birth, address, or place of employment can be helpful. A DNA test may be... View More
Wife walked out on us 24yrs married 13yr old daughter and ain't helped any for food or bills
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answered on Oct 17, 2023
The best way to proceed depends on the best interests of the child and the specific circumstances of the case. For personalized legal advice tailored to your unique circumstances, it's advisable to consult with an attorney.
My license s away
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answered on Aug 8, 2023
That happens frequently. Hire an attorney now to investigate the child support history and the order, then represent you at Court. You might go to jail or have the license revoded.
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answered on May 26, 2023
You have to file a Motion To Modify CS for substantial and material change in your circumstances. Must go to the Court that ordered support, and you may have to comply with local Court rules (tax returns; pay statements; etc).
He marked "hand directly to parent" on the papers and when I mentioned this to him he said he's just going to wait for them to come out of his check on its own. Do I need to take him back to court or what do I do because he doesn't want to pay it and the papers was filed March 2, 2023.
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answered on Mar 16, 2023
It sounds like you did not go to Court, so you do not know what if anything is going on. Call Court and find out when the divorce decree was entered. Order for CS starts then. If no case at Court, then you are not divorced. If CS is not paid, then you must file a Petition to hold him in... View More
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answered on Mar 13, 2023
Capias will be filed in the Court's records, and are thus public records unless sealed by Court Order.
Live in Tennessee. Divorced in 2016 with 2 kids and have never received a copy of his W2’s from him. Since 2016 he is no longer covering our sons daycare as he is in school (my lawyer said when he was out of daycare to go to court for a readjustment in child support but haven’t yet and my son... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2023
You can enforce court orders through contempt petitions. You can seek to modify orders through motions for modification. Both can be tricky to navigate without counsel. Maybe check with legal aid to see if you qualify for help if you can't afford a lawyer.
My ex husband hasn’t help support our children in three years. They only time he communicates is if I reach out to him first. The only times he sees our children is if I reach out. He doesn’t reach out because I don’t want a “friendship” with him so he takes that as he cannot see our... View More
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answered on Oct 31, 2022
I doubt you have sufficient grounds for divorce. You will probably need an agreement (irreconcilable differences) as abandonment is not going to suffice. Your only leverage will be child support. Hire an attorney.
I was served papers from another county to appear in juvenile Court over a child who is in state custody for which my rights were forcefully terminated 15 years ago
answered on Oct 21, 2022
Support obligations terminated when the parental rights were terminated.
However, if there was retroactive owed at the time of the initial order of support and unpaid ongoing support wasn't paid in full prior to your parental rights being terminated, then you would owe for all of that... View More
We have a contempt of court case coming up and I’d like to prove that he has money to pay child support.
answered on Jul 20, 2022
Check the dockets. Settlements are oftentimes confidential, so you may never get that information. Consult with a local attorney about how to attach that settlement/potential settlement.
I'm struggling with my own self because of what my in-laws and wife has done. I'm trying to pick up the pieces they left behind. I'm trying to do that, support my son and make a life for us. If I get hit with what is normal on child support I'll be literally on the streets.
answered on Jul 1, 2022
Judges tend to place child support as priority number 1 as far as "creditors" go. I've been in front of judges that have told litigants to forego utility bills, credit cards, etc., to make their child support payments first because failure to do so could land you in jail.
My wife has taken my child from me before. This time after we got back together and moving to TN because she hated Wisconsin. She and her Mother-in-law left me with a debt that include my Mother-in-law not paying for her husband's and her cell phone in a attempt to take me out the picture.... View More
answered on Jun 30, 2022
Child support is determined by income of the parents with certain deductions for insurance, day care, and medical costs. This calculation is then made on the guidelines in accordance with the custody schedule. Having "debt" is not going to factor much, if at all. You would be wise to hire... View More
My child’s father has not paid his court ordered child support in almost 5 years, the state of Tennessee tells me to get a lawyer bc we have a parenting plan which states the father is to pay 200 a month for the child. Has not paid in almost 5 years, I don’t have money to be paying for a... View More
answered on Jun 28, 2022
As the other answer says, you can seek attorney's fees. These are authorized by statute, including civil or criminal contempt. However, if you are awarded fees, it's just a judgment like anything else. He may not have the ability to pay and you may not be able to collect. You would still... View More
How is child support determined if you are still married. I’ve been separated almost 2 years.
answered on Jun 13, 2022
You can get a child support order pending divorce. Or you could file for legal separation and seek custody/visitation. Support is calculated using the parties' income, deductions for things like insurance and child care, and then applied to the guidelines. Seek local counsel to assist you to... View More
answered on Jun 2, 2022
No. There is no responsibility for child support except from parents. As minors, the court will not enforce child support but it will be accounted for when the child emancipates.
While awaiting Discovery process, is there anyway to petition the court for reduction in the current payment of spousal and child support to reduce my financial strain?
answered on May 26, 2022
You can file a motion to modify if circumstances have changed enough to warrant a modification. Consult local counsel to determine your options.
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