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1 Answer | Asked in Child Support, Divorce and Family Law for Connecticut on
Q: Online article to explain to ex-wife her obligations too chicken as the custodial and supported spouse regarding expense

Is there anything online that I can show my ex-wife that will explain to her her obligations to paying the children's expenses given that she's the custodial parent and she gets alimony and child support and has sufficient funds to pay for everything. The divorce decree was quite specific... View More

Brock Richard Wood
Brock Richard Wood
answered on Nov 27, 2024

If your ex-spouse is harassing you to share in expenses that you are not required to share in per the order of the court, you should probably hire a lawyer for one or two hours of work to draft and mail a letter to your ex-spouse. The letter should explain what expenses the court order requires... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for Colorado on
Q: I am in the middle of a child support case the other opposing counsel has submitted petitioners tax return and bank stat

statements, with pay stubs, how can I submit my bank statements and pay stubs with the court so that it is not get made public and I am following the rules and regulations of submitting disclosures before mediation. I have already submitted a sworn financial statement and a certification of... View More

Brock Richard Wood
Brock Richard Wood
answered on Nov 27, 2024

If you are talking about the mandatory financial disclosures under Colorado Rule of Civil Procedure 16.2 (the ones you have to disclose per Form 35.1), then you do not actually file the bank statements and pay stubs with the Court. What you do is you provide the bank statements and the pay stubs... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support and Family Law for Nevada on
Q: I own 7,000 child support and like 17,000alimony they put my name in the denial list to get a passport,

if i pay what i own child support will they remove my name from denial list , or i must pay both alimony and child support,

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answered on Nov 25, 2024

Usually, it is advisable to pay off the child support debt in case your application for a passport is denied due to arrears of child support. This will help to have your name deleted from the list of persons denied a passport. The United States Department of State says those who are in arrears on... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for Florida on
Q: With Florida statute 61.1255 codifying adult disabled child support, would this be family law of guardianship?

I've tried asking a family law lawyer who said since the child is above 18, it becomes a guardianship issue. They gave me 3 guardianship lawyers. I called two and both said it would be family law. So I went to the FL child support website and called their number. They said child support is... View More

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answered on Nov 18, 2024

Generally child support issues fall within family law. However a case related to the disabled child must be filed before the age of 18 for the family law courts to have jurisdiction over the matter beyond the age of majority. So the question is, was there ever a case that was initiated that child... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Adoption and Child Support for Georgia on
Q: Can my parents take my stuff i buy with my own money i worked for-My dad threatened me with a knife n beats me wi paddle

I am 16 years old and I buy my food and phone with my money and my parents keep taking it when it arrives so i was wondering if they can take my stuff even tho i buy it with my money. Also My dad threatended with a knife when i backed him up because he got close and he was heated and my counselor... View More

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answered on Nov 16, 2024

I'm saddened to hear this is occurring in your household. Abuse of any kind is absolutely never condoned by the law. If your dad is chastising you by striking you with foreign objects or makeshift weapons, you should contact the authorities including your local police and local department of... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Georgia on
Q: Can my soon to be ex husband give up his rights without there being someone else to b take them?

My soon to be ex husband says that he doesn’t believe our unborn baby is his (I believe it’s his girlfriends doing because at first he was on board). He wants nothing to do with him or me and wants to give up his rights at birth. Can he give up his rights with no step parent or other father to... View More

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Nov 15, 2024

Voluntarily terminating your parental rights does not relieve you of the obligation to pay child support. If the child were legally adopted then the father's obligations would sever. But that's the only way to avoid paying child support is legal adoption by another party.

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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Georgia on
Q: Can my soon to be ex husband give up his rights without there being someone else to b take them?

My soon to be ex husband says that he doesn’t believe our unborn baby is his (I believe it’s his girlfriends doing because at first he was on board). He wants nothing to do with him or me and wants to give up his rights at birth. Can he give up his rights with no step parent or other father to... View More

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answered on Nov 16, 2024

A child conceived during a marriage is presumed to be the child of the marriage unless a genetic test proves otherwise. In your divorce proceeding your husband may ask the court to enter an order for a genetic test. He would then submit to the test along with swabbing the child. If the child proves... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for Georgia on
Q: How do i fill out the papers for a child support modification

hello I am trying to get a child support modification it has been one year only . The reason i need a modification is because the ncp did not get in insurance so i have it and the child was not in daycare at the time but now is . All these thing are new since the last child support order 10/2023.... View More

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Nov 15, 2024

Hire an attorney. It appears you didn't have an attorney the last time, which is part of the problem. Because there are steps an attorney can take to obtain the property documents to discovery the non-custodial parents actual income. It is best to hire an attorney who can draft the proper... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support and Family Law for Florida on
Q: I have a disagreement with the mother of my child. She demands that I pay her money for expenses related to our child

At this point in time we are in family court and as of yet I have not been ordered to pay child support. I am responsible for paying recurring expenses such as child care and medical expenses. She wants me to stop doing so and send her the money so that she may do so directly.

Rand Scott Lieber
Rand Scott Lieber
answered on Nov 15, 2024

You do not mention if there is a court order or not. If there is a court order then you should do what it says. If not, how ever you choose to provide money, make sure that you keep clear records of the date and how much you paid. Without a court order, you decide what and how to pay. Speak with a... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for Nevada on
Q: My husband owes about $4000 in arrears her in NV. His ex wife wants to forgive them. How would he move forward with that

He now has guardianship over his 22 year old disabled daughter. The child support was transferred from Indiana to Nevada.

Philip Spradling
Philip Spradling
answered on Nov 8, 2024

How to forgive child support arrears?

The right way: the parties should enter file a stipulation in whatever court the child support was ordered. In Nevada, the stipulation should state that the obligation has been satisfied, and the means by which it has been satisfied. If the...
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2 Answers | Asked in Child Support and Family Law for Texas on
Q: What does child support specifically cover?

Good afternoon. I pay $1300 a month as a non custodial parent and we have joint custody of the kids. My son needs to go to the barber to get his haircut but the mom refuses pay for it. Also he always goes to school with slippers and socks, no sneakers or shoes. What are child support payments... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Nov 6, 2024

Child support is a payment from one parent to another. The parent receiving the payment has discretion as to what those funds are used for. If mom tales your son to the barber, she will have to pay for it. If you take your son to the barber, you will have to pay for it. If you want to buy your... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Child Support and Family Law for California on
Q: If ex and I settle for child support payment less than what the "courts" would dictate can she in the future void this

can she void this agreement and ask for more money if all parties agree to this.

Tobie B. Waxman
Tobie B. Waxman
answered on Nov 6, 2024

It's not a matter of voiding the agreement. What either party can do is seek a modification of the agreement or otherwise get a court order for a different amount of child support. What the court "dictates" is known as "guideline support". It's the law. If you and... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for New York on
Q: I have 2 children, 18 and 16. Ex wants me to pay half for 18 yr olds vehicle. I said I would pay for 16 yr olds vehicle

18yr old lives with ex;; 16 lives with me. Decree does not address topic. I do not want to pay for a vehicle that I don’t own, insure or have control over especially when there is another child that will need a vehicle in 12 months.

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answered on Nov 4, 2024

In situations like this, it's important to consider both your legal obligations and the practical implications of your decisions. Here are some steps you might take:

1. Even if the custody decree does not specifically address expenses like car purchases, it may provide guidance on...
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3 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for New York on
Q: I have 2 children, 18 and 16. Ex wants me to pay half for 18 yr olds vehicle. I said I would pay for 16 yr olds vehicle

18yr old lives with ex;; 16 lives with me. Decree does not address topic. I do not want to pay for a vehicle that I don’t own, insure or have control over especially when there is another child that will need a vehicle in 12 months.

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answered on Nov 3, 2024

The only possible way for the asker to be responsible for paying for one half of a vehicle is if his order of support - whether contained in a judgment of divorce or otherwise - contained a specific provisions for him to provide vehicles.

Vehicles are not ordinarily a part of an order of...
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2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for California on
Q: My ex wife for 4 years has been living with her boyfriend for over a year and another before that. Alimony? California

My 16 year old visits and tells me everything. I have social media info. that verifies their relationship and it's seriousness. She also only has her daughter 8% of the time when it's supposed to be 30%. How much will it cost to correct this?

Tobie B. Waxman
Tobie B. Waxman
answered on Nov 3, 2024

It's not a "correction". The fact of her cohabitation is grounds for modification of an existing spousal support order if the cohabitant has income and that income is used to contribute to the household expenses/cost of living expenses. It is not relevant to child support however.... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Child Support and Family Law for Texas on
Q: My wife and I are separated, not divorced. Who provides services to develop a separation agreement?
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Nov 1, 2024

A family law attorney would be the best to help you but Texas does not have legal "separation." You are married or you are divorced. You could create a partition and exchange agreement dividing your marital estate between you as each spouse's separate property but, legally, you... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Child Support and Family Law for Texas on
Q: My wife and I are separated, not divorced. Who provides services to develop a separation agreement?
Rafee'a S. Majeed
Rafee'a S. Majeed
answered on Nov 1, 2024

You should seek out a family law attorney to discuss getting a divorce in Rexas.

Texas law does not allow for "legal separation" for which a separation agreement would be needed. In Texas, you are married until you are divorced.

Also, Texas is a community property state,...
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1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law, Child Custody, Child Support and Divorce for Rhode Island on
Q: I want to file for divorce in state of RI. What are my first steps. Doesn’t look like it will be an amicable divorce.

He is a narcissist

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answered on Oct 30, 2024

There is a Guide and File portal on the Family Court section of the Rhode Island Judiciary's website. If you are trying to represent yourself then you can try to commence a case using the Guide and File and follow its instructions. Hiring a lawyer would be a good idea though.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Indiana on
Q: Child Custody court order question

I share custody of my child with someone who doesn't have a job or a car and owes thousands in custody payments. I've been picking up and dropping off my daughter for years. I'm being taken advantage off.

What’s on the court order is I have to make reasonable... View More

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answered on Oct 30, 2024

What is considered "reasonable" as defined in your Order on Child Support is going to be up to the interpretation of the Judge who issued that Order. For some, it may be considered reasonable to make such accommodations in the name of facilitating parent-child relationships, for others it... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for New Jersey on
Q: My kids mother served me court papers crowe v DeGioia 90 NJ 1982. I am married now. What does this mean?

I was never married to her. We have 2 boys together,18 and 14. I just filed a modification because my oldest is going to the military. I will continue paying for the youngest. However she served me with court papers for Crowe v Devious 90 NJ 1982. I am now

married for the last 8 years.... View More

Richard Diamond
Richard Diamond
answered on Oct 27, 2024

You filed an application with the court seeking a downward modification of your child support obligation based on your oldest child entering the military. alleging that he is now emancipated and therefore your child support obligation needs to be recalculated for the benefit of your younger child.... View More

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