My ex wants to modify child support- We divorced 5 years ago and at that time we agreed no support was owed either way. He now wants support- he is making less and has another child. Parenting plan gave us 3.5 days each exactly
In 2019, we informally modified our schedule. Our child is... Read more »
You cannot modify parenting time order informally. The original order remains binding until modified by the court. The same applies for child support. If parents cannot reach accommodation on parenting time to present jointly to the Court, you will have to go back to court and present your... Read more »
My stepdaughter's mother does not work(by choice) she relies on her husband to support their family. My husband and I both work, I am trying to figure out how to properly do the child support calculator to have an idea of what we should look at when we go to court to modify. I am wondering if... Read more »
Only the two legal parents income is counted. There may be an indirect consideration of the court for household income, but that is not a legal consideration and the court should be reminded of that. If the other parent is unemployed, for a variety of reasons the court may only attribute fulltime... Read more »
There is no specific form for this. The law library has a self service area which should contain blank motion forms that you can ask the court to do anything including modify arrears. I have also seen pro-per litigants use the child support modification form to modify arrears only.
I am assuming you are asking this in regards to child support arrears. Modifying an arrears payment requires a motion to modify through the Court. Forgiving the interest is a trickier question and may depend on whether your case is classified IV-D or not. The interest on arrears generally belongs... Read more »
I am assuming you are asking this in regards to child support arrears. Modifying an arrears payment requires a motion to modify through the Court. Forgiving the interest is a trickier question and may depend on whether your case is classified IV-D or not. The interest on arrears generally... Read more »
This certainly could be a substantial and continuing change of circumstances which would justify you asking for a modification or change in your child support obligation. Consult a family law attorney to discuss the matter in greater detail.
I struggled to obtain a well paying job last year, I was let go once and I was out of a job for a few months, currently with COVID my income was affected. The first child support order was at $345 when I was consistently earning a decent income, but I no longer work there and my hours fluctuate,... Read more »
Child support can be modified in Arizona at anytime upon a showing of substantial change in circumstances. This can be done by one of 2 methods, a simplified modification where you file, serve the other party and if they don't request a hearing the Court orders your modification. There is a... Read more »
I'm trying to give myself an idea
The amount of income is only 1 aspect that goes into the child support worksheet to determine what it should be. In addition to that , the worksheet contemplates whether there are other support orders, other children not in common, cost for insurance, daycare, school, parenting time, and a few... Read more »
Together, they make a substantial income compared to pre-remarriage. When I use the online calculator, am I still to only user the ex's income only, or am I to find out what they make as a household income combined, and use that figure?
Parties income alone is what is generally used, not household income. However, there is something called the self support reserve that is discretionary which could reduce child support due to low funds. The judge can choose not to apply the self support reserve if a party has additional resources... Read more »
The spousal maintenance is "non-modifiable", I have paid 11 out of the 24 required months. The Child support does not mention whether it is modifiable or not.
While it is possible, your focus, at this point, should be on regaining employment. Your unemployment is, or at least should not be, a permanent change in your financial situation. Once you are again employed, you can input your new income figures into the child support calculator to determine if... Read more »
Can The other parent try to take the father to court if the father marries a new partner with children? I was never married to my sons mother, now I am getting married and she is saying she will take me to court for child support if I do. My soon to be wife does make good money but she also... Read more »
Child support can be established at any time the parties are living apart. It can also be modified at anytime upon a showing of substantial and continuing change in circumstances.
Arizona child support generally terminates at 18 or graduation from high school, which ever is later, not to exceed the 19th birthday. In some instances a Court can order that child support continues past this time for good cause, generally for disability cases. College tuition would not fall... Read more »
My case is in AZ. My daughter and myself live in California.
On April 28th the Child Support arrears balance was Total: $164,569.41. I looked a few days ago and it was $0.00. I called AZDES Child Support Enforcement and they said it was closed on July 20th as they don't know his... Read more »
Just because DCSS closed your case does not mean his arrears are gone. Those arrears are owed to you and the statute of limitations was abolished on child support arrears in 2005 (though older cases may still be subject to it). If you have new information about his whereabouts, then alert DCSS... Read more »
To Pay child support once I get married? (Me and the mother were never married)
You should not be required to pay child support because you would basically be paying yourself since you and your new wife would share the marital estate. You should request the Court vacate the child custody and child support order once the marriage is official. The order will remain in place... Read more »
We can't really offer any specific instruction for document preparation. But you can review A.R.S. § 12-406 for general requirements for motions to change venue. Generally speaking, cases involving child custody should be heard in the county in which the child primarily resides. If there... Read more »
2 boys & i only get 400/month well 372/month since i did des child support assistance and they take some off for the service.
Childcare costs can be added to the child support worksheet, but it is entirely discretionary. This means it is entirely up to your specific judge. The factors that most commonly affect this decision are the comparative incomes between the parents and the parenting schedule. If parents earn similar... Read more »
You will need to show up for your court date and ask the Court for permission to perform service by publication. There are very specific rules for service by publication which must be followed (Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure 4.1(l), that's a lower case "L") and you must mail a copy... Read more »
Ex has no parenting rights but I allow him to see his child. He is asking that I pay half of all flight tickets to make this happen and has threatened to take me to court if I don't pay
As I advise clients on a regular basis, you can take someone to court for just about anything. Getting the court to make you pay for half his travel costs is another matter. You are under no obligation to assist your ex with his travel expenses. If he cannot afford to pay for his own travel... Read more »
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 »
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