The different worksheets would have been (i) sole/joint and (ii) shared. There could also be split where some children reside with one parent, and the rest with the other parent.

If both parents have custody more than 90 days, then the shared worksheet is used.

Otherwise, use the... View More

The judge has to determine the guideline amount of child support per Va. Code 20-108.2. That is using incomes, daycare costs, health insurance, etc. as they presently are, i.e., the court initially takes you as they find you.

The guideline amount is presumed correct, by statute.

If... View More

The best practice would be to submit an agreed order to the court noting that both parties agree that the support obligation has expired.

However, given the times and the court closures, simply stopping payment could work as well.

The issue is that the other side, if they are... View More

The short answer is no for the stepchild, yes for the new bio child.

From Va. Code 20-108.2(C):

"Where there is an existing court or administrative order or written agreement relating to the child or children of a party to the proceeding, who are not the child or children who... View More

"14. Notice that in determination of a support obligation, the support obligation as it becomes due and unpaid creates a judgment by operation of law. The order shall also provide, pursuant to § 20-78.2, for interest on the arrearage at the judgment rate as established by § 6.2-302 unless... View More

"The court shall also order that support will continue to be paid for any child over the age of 18 who is (i) a full-time high school student, (ii) not self-supporting, and (iii) living in the home of the party seeking or receiving child support until such child reaches the age of 19 or... View More

"F. Any child-care costs incurred on behalf of the child or children due to employment of the custodial parent shall be added to the basic child support obligation. Child-care costs shall not exceed the amount required to provide quality care from a licensed source. When requested by the... View More

The short answer is that your obligation of support continues unchanged.

The prudent course of action is to immediately file a motion/petition to modify support. A court can only retroactively modify support back to the date of filing.

It may take awhile to be heard, but the court... View More

Your child support order from the court should indicate the cut-off time frame for when you can stop paying child support. If the support order says that you pay until she turns 18, then the obligation has ended. If you find the child support order, and it does not have a limit to your daughter... View More

"Except as provided by § 20-110, no support order may be retroactively modified, but may be modified with respect to any period during which there is a pending petition for modification in any court, but only from the date that notice of such petition has been given to the responding... View More

No, he is not right.

If you have a recent Virginia order, there should be notices required by Va. Code 20-60.3.

"14. Notice that in determination of a support obligation, the support obligation as it becomes due and unpaid creates a judgment by operation of law. The order... View More

I regret that I do not handle domestic relations cases. Sorry.

Not in Virginia. Child support ends in Virginia at age 18, unless the child is in high school. Then, it goes to age 19 or graduation, which first occurs.

Child support can also extend if the child has a disability, or the parents agree to extend child support.

You would still have... View More

Va. Code § 20-108.2. Guideline for determination of child support

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C. For purposes of this section, "gross income" means all income from all sources, and shall include, but not be limited to, income from salaries, wages, commissions, royalties, bonuses, dividends,... View More

One files to modify child support, not to only increase or decrease.

Upon showing a material change of circumstances since the last order, the judge then determines the guideline amount of support under Va. Code 20-108.2. That amount is presumed correct regardless whether it is an increase... View More

Va. Code § 20-112. Notice when proceedings reopened.

When the proceedings are reopened to increase, decrease or terminate maintenance and support for a spouse or for a child, or to request additional orders to effectuate previous orders entered pursuant to § 20-107.3, the petitioning... View More

Va. Code § 20-124.2. Court-ordered custody and visitation arrangements.

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C. The court may order that support be paid for any child of the parties. Upon request of either party, the court may order that such support payments be made to a special needs trust or an ABLE savings... View More

Your support order should have the disclosures required by Va. Code 20-60.3.

There should be a paragraph that says something along the following: "14. Notice that in determination of a support obligation, the support obligation as it becomes due and unpaid creates a judgment by... View More

Wherever you file for child support, the case will be heard in a court where the payor resides.

You can file in Va., but Va. DCSE will transfer the case to Texas. Or, you can file directly in Texas.

If the father is subject to Texas jurisdiction, there is nothing to fight.... View More

§ 20-60.3. Contents of support orders.

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16. A statement that if any arrearages for child support, including interest or fees, exist at the time the youngest child included in the order emancipates, payments shall continue in the total amount due (current support plus amount... View More