Your current state is Virginia
There is a Statute of Limitations of 10 years after the child turns 19...she turned 19 in 2007....GA has been enforcing the support order even after the statute of limitations has run out. What do I do? Am I still required to pay? If not, can I recoup what I paid after the statute of limitations... Read more »
If the order was from Indiana, that state’s law controls. If the case originated under Title IV-D (Social Security statute), which it sounds like it might, there is no statute of limitations if what you owe are arrears for non-payment while the child was a minor. Yes, you are required to pay... Read more »
My parents from the ages of 3-10 would basically let my brother abuse me. My dad started in 3rd grade and he didn't lay his hands on me much but he would every now and then. My dad as long as I could remember would take out his anger on me. Recently my dad hit me and attacked and then chased... Read more »
Foremost, stay in touch with your therapist. You need a safe-harbor to speak freely about your emotions and feelings. As for emancipation, there are several legal requirements that you must meet, starting with being 16 years old. I recommend you seek legal services if you are intent on pursuing,... Read more »
The child support case is in California, but we are getting married and he is adopting my daughter. He wants to get his child support modified especially since his ex kidnapped his son to Tennessee 3 years ago and has since turned his son against him and his son doesn’t want to see him.
This is possible. Tennessee law has a Uniform Interstate Family Support Act in Title 36, Chapter 5, Tennessee Code Annotated. This law indicates that Tennessee may modify an order for child support issued by another state. You will need to register the support order from California to Tennessee.... Read more »
Wife left almost 4 yrs ago. Weeks before giving birth to our son. I was away on military orders. She moved to a different state had him and didnt put me of the birth certificate. Nor would she tell me where they were or even his exact birthday. She has just recently popped back up with a new baby... Read more »
I recommend you consult with an experienced divorce attorney. My understanding of Tennessee law is child support cannot be ordered while parties are married unless there is a hearing where the Judge orders that in a divorce proceeding. The child support date would start the date the parties... Read more »
I just got approved for Disability w/SSI. Can they take my Benefits? How to get modified/ suspended? What are my options? I was never married to the mom.
Social security benefits can be taken for both current and past due child support arrears. The amount that can be taken is limited by statute, but the percentage is high, relative to your benefit. Your options will all require court intervention. The court has the authority to lower or suspend... Read more »
Adoption issues are something that you usually can’t do on your own. It would be wise to at least consult with an attorney who can review the facts of the case in detail and present you with the options, as well as provide you with direction for the proper course of action to take.
I lost custody of my child and didn’t have any representation in 2013 the year she was born. She was taken from me and I wasn’t in a great place to get her back. Now I live in Florida and own my own home and am married with two boys. She would have her own room and want her in my life I feel... Read more »
You do not say how you lost custody. If your parental rights were terminated then there may be no recourse. On the other hand, if 100% timesharing was awarded to the other parent then you can go back to court for a modification. Speak to a local family law attorney.
Good luck.
Father is required to pay but is working the system, going on vacations working his non profit business keeping it from child support. Court ordered but working the system
Most jurisdictions have an entity that helps enforce child support at no cost to you. Contact a local legal aid agency and ask about child support enforcement.
Good luck.
I need help to submit a modification request in New New Jersey. I live out of state. My kids are both In college and not at home. I was hoping the situation and pandemic would turn around for I have no ability to maintain those payments.
I recommend you go to the child support services office of the state whee the children live and open a case to request modification of your child support. Most agencies have online/telephonic services to some extent that can assist you with application process. Your biggest challenge will the... Read more »
2004 was told by ex girlfriend i wasnt the father of the child. Come September 2014 I got served papers while living in another state. I Filled out the paperwork saying i want blood test for the child. I dont think that I'm the father. Come January 2015, money start coming out of my check,and... Read more »
You need to look at the pleadings that were filed in 2014-15 to see what the determination was regarding paternity. Depending on what they say you may have a problem because you have waited so long to challenge the finding (at least in court). It is very difficult to recover child support that has... Read more »
I received papers in the mail stating that I would be paying $253 monthly on one child, my question is do I now have a bench warrant on me due to not going to family court on my first child support appearance?
Varies from court to court. Check with the clerks office in the county in which the court is located.
My husband left in August. Since, he left he sends the same amount of money he used to for the mortgage of our house. Therefore, he hasn't really send money for child support. I have realized that when he sends money through Zelle (direct deposit to my account through the phone), it comes with... Read more »
What your husband calls his payment is not determinative. Your husband may be ordered by a divorce court to pay other forms of support in addition to child support, such as alimony, health insurance, and household maintenance and support. You should not be limiting your court action to a request... Read more »
As the domiciliary parent, you owe him. You have a very short period to object to this. Hire a custody lawyer immediately.
No, but they can deviate from the Ky guidelines if warranted by circumstances.
Court is in Madison Co, Kentucky & I've had 1 attorney that didn't work out so I'm in the process of finding 1 that can beat this corruption. I have cancer and am unable to work right now but I have a supportive family who will do anything to help me see my daughter more,... Read more »
You can get a change of venue or judge, but you can make a motion to reduce your support payment based on a change of circumstances.
And no new custody order has been filed sense so as I understand those temporary custody orders have rained in effectSo now I have allowed the kids to go to visitation for part of the summer and I let them stay for an extended due to the Covid and now a lawsuit is being filed against me by child... Read more »
It is best to respond to the child support lawsuit with a request that child custody also be reevaluated. If child support is awarded, it will be based on how the child custody is arranged. Both the child custody and child support cases should be held in the state where the children have resided... Read more »
Was paying child sup. Mother went to jail sister had my kids gave her her own case number now I'm paying to both of them
Oh hell no. Hire a child support lawyer to terminate child support to mother or together custody of your kids and terminate child support to both.
She wants child support since my financial situation has changed.claimed paper will not hold up in court
This is an interesting question. If it was simply a letter waiving child support that probably would not fly but with the house added to the mix that adds a twist. I think the language in your decree would be important so would need to review your decree and the signed agreement to give you an... Read more »
Yes; the order remains with the originating state. The state where the payer is in will enforce the order. And as you might imagine dealing with multiple agencies in different states: keep receipts and an accounting.
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?
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... Read more »
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