Immediately after, she left me and married another man. She then sued for child support which was granted but before I could get my first visitation, they, including her new husbands parents and family, packed up and moved. I never saw the child again. Then years later she contacted me saying if I... Read more »
I am really sorry to hear about your situation. Unfortunately, terminating your parental rights does not end child support. Was there a written agreement between you and the mother?
You should immediately consult with a local child support attorney to evaluate your options. Most relief is... Read more »
The Father is showing up at my house without my knowledge at least 5 times can I file a restraining order
There are a couple of discrete questions here. It is unclear what you mean when you say the other parent hasn't followed the custody agreement. Depending on the nature of the violations, you may be able to file a petition to enforce. But if the other parent simply declined to exercise his... Read more »
The mother has already contacted the court for paternity, child support, and custody. I am unsure what steps I need to take to be ready to defend myself and get half custody of my son. DES has contacted me for my new address but thats all that has came of this so far with the courts being closed.... Read more »
The first practical step is to take advantage of a free consultation with a family lawyer. This isn't a sales pitch, it's just important for you to evaluate the whether she has "enough on you" to restrict your custody rights. It is unclear what you mean by contacted the court,... Read more »
This is our first child and the dad has been paying me $100 every month and sometimes extra if he has it. Neither of us want to go to court and just want to keep our agreement while we aren't living together. This is really stressful for us cause we don't know if the state will take any... Read more »
If you or the child receive state assistance, it may try to recover a portion of the funds from the father. Your agreement will not supersede the state's interest. If neither of you receive state assistance, it is unlikely DES will intervene unless one parent requests assistance to formally... Read more »
You need to file a Petition to Terminate Income Withholding Order. In it, we would allege that you have no ongoing obligation and are current in your past obligations. You could also seek a judgment for any overpayments.
Please come in soon. We can certainly help you consider and then... Read more »
I'm looking for a law firm of non emasculated males and non feminist females who are willing to take on child support services, for the reckless endangerment they pose against people in the arrears by garnishing, disaster relief funds in a time of crisis. This shows negligence in the that... Read more »
Generally, if you are able to afford an attorney in your jurisdiction you should be able to locate one. If you can, I recommend searching for attorneys in your area and speaking with them directly to determine whether they are the right fit.
Hello good afternoon I have a question me and my husband are separated but still married we bought the house together but the house was under his name so he sold the house and got 39,000 knowing I had recently got a job I felt like I deserved part of it since we both live at the house and we had 1... Read more »
Additional information is required to properly and accurately answer your question. Since the house was bought during the marriage it would generally be community property. At the least you would have a community lien on separate property. You should contact an experienced family law attorney for a... Read more »
child support payments what could happen to this personnel, is there anything the mother can do in her part please help.
If you signed an 8332 you would file a contempt action in domestic court. You'd need to discuss that with a local attorney that knows AZ domestic law. I do not.
If not file by mail and claim them. You'll both get a letter from the IRS requesting documentation for the deduction.... Read more »
Child Support in Arizona is based upon a formula. That formula would be applied separately to both Mothers, and thus may have different results.
The factors considered include (1) the parents' respective incomes; (2) whether either parent has additional children or support... Read more »
My ex doesnt want to pay child support so he wants full custody. I have been primary parent from the beginning. There is an ORA and I have yet to receive anything.
He states he doesn't know where i live but he picks our children up from our home every Thursday.
Why is there a... Read more »
There are a couple of potential reasons how a date could have been set without you being properly served. The why is not relevant to the discussion. If you are aware of a court date, it is in your best interest to show up. You can argue that you have not been properly served but the court will have... Read more »
can i modify current order to start receiving back child support? I do not recall being asked and up until now was confused about my rights to receive back support.
How recently was your current Order entered? Is this the first Order ever?
THERE may be steps we can take. I would need to know more.
Please come in soon. We can certainly help you consider and then pursue your options for seeking up to 3 years of back support IF WE STILL HAVE... Read more »
We agreed that no child support will be paid in custody agreement. Both of us have remarried and had kids. She is a stay at home mom but threatens to take me to court for child support.
Child support is always modifiable. Even Court Orders that neither parent owes the other are modifiable. However, she can never go backwards. Arizona does not allow retroactive child support modifications. So, if she believes she is entitled to a modification, every month she waits is a month... Read more »
be difficult. Mother also signed but was only 17 when signed. I called DES and they said that if you're old enough to have baby they accept.
Is this legally correct?
Hoping to void because of this.
Under A.R.S. 25-812(E), voluntary acknowledgements of paternity not rescinded within 60 days of the last signature may only be challenged on the basis of fraud, duress, or material mistake of fact with the burden of proof on you as the challenger. If you prevail, you will have no further obligation... Read more »
She wants child support which he is more than happy to pay. However, given the mean spirited nature of this girl, he wants things done through the court system, rather than her dictating an amount. Now she won't let him see his son until she "takes him to court". Can she keep... Read more »
Unfortunately, without a previous child custody order, there is little to enforce. Fortunately, since there is not a previous child support order, he is also not required to pay anything. I would recommend he place whatever he is required to pay per the child support calculator in a savings account... Read more »
child 18 now- how to remove support not owed
Unfortunately child support does not cease until you seek a modified order? Do you think mother would sign a waiver of the arrears which have been technically accruing?
No matter what you need to take steps right away. Every month you wait is a month you lose. Arizona does not allow... Read more »
Have you already established Court Orders regarding Child Support?
If not then YES, you can ask for his Child Support Obligation to start up top 3 years prior to filing and serving your first papers.
Please come in soon. We can certainly help you consider and then pursue your... Read more »
It certainly would be wise to deal with it in some manner.
I would need to know more to assist in HOW to deal with it.
What rights as a parent do i have
I would need to know more. Are you paying to two different mothers? If so, then YES, there can be two separate child support Orders. If one Mother, there should only be one Order. Are there two states involved?
Send me some more details, and I can provide a better answer.
Dad with no custody pays child support payment plus back child support payment every month and is wanting to turn his life around for his kids by voluntarily going to an inpatient rehab. He will have to quit his job to go so he wants to know if he will face any penalties for going to rehab because... Read more »
Under Arizona law, he will continue to old child support even while he is in rehab unless he takes steps. It would be my suggestion that he file a petition for temporary modification of child support. While Arizona law allows mother to pursue child support as if father is still working, I believe... Read more »
Yes, however, you may have other issues you want to bring up with the Court. Those issues could include Enforcement of the Parenting Time order and modifying child support.
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