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I didn't get served i was ordered to take baby to my po and everything stated in order is a lie that can be proven on my side.
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answered on Dec 25, 2024
If you try to quote someone else by saying what you heard, you may be prohibited from repeating what you heard due to the Hearsay rule. There are ways around Hearsay, but you will generally need a lawyer to help you avoid the Hearsay problem. If there is an eyewitness who made a statement to you... View More 
I didn't get served i was ordered to take baby to my po and everything stated in order is a lie that can be proven on my side.
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answered on Dec 25, 2024
If you have proof that the allegations are untrue, you should have the proof ready at the hearing in an admissible format. Merely saying "I heard" or "I believe" may lead to the information being excluded. If there are eyewitnesses for your case, they may need to be subpoenaed... View More
I was court-ordered to pay $657 per month in child support. The Arkansas Child Support Clearinghouse is asking for an additional payment each year, claiming I'm behind. My court order specified a monthly payment, but they mentioned an extra payment because of biweekly processing, while I... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
It sounds like there may be a misunderstanding between your payment schedule and the Clearinghouse's processing system. Since your court order specifies monthly payments of $657, you are fulfilling your obligation according to that order. However, the Clearinghouse appears to be calculating... View More
I live in Arkansas and have a court order to pay child support for my daughter, who lives in North Carolina. My decree states that child support continues until she is 18 or graduates from high school. My daughter, turning 18 at the end of May, was removed from public school due to attendance... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
In Arkansas, child support generally ends when the child turns 18 or graduates from high school, whichever comes first. However, if your daughter is still enrolled in high school, even through virtual schooling, your obligation to pay child support may continue until she graduates. The key factor... View More
My 3-month-old child's father is a registered s*x offender (level 2) with a moderate risk of reoffending due to a 4th-degree assault. He has only visited twice, including at the hospital when our baby was born, and has never provided financial support. As a result, I had to seek assistance... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
To prove that visitation is not in your child's best interest, you should focus on gathering specific evidence of his behavior and how it impacts your child. The court will prioritize the well-being and safety of your child, so it's essential to document any concerning actions during the... View More
I currently have joint legal custody with my ex-wife, who has visitation every other weekend. She has not been involved in our child's schooling or medical care and hasn't been consistent with visitation for the past year. Additionally, she has not adhered to the court order to pay half... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
If you are concerned about your ex-wife’s ability to provide a stable and safe environment for your child, you do have the option to request a modification of custody and visitation. Courts prioritize the best interests of the child, and your ex-wife’s lack of involvement in important aspects... View More
I need help with child support garnishment from my SSI. My child support was supposed to end on March 2, 2025, or when my daughter graduates, which will be in May 2025. The child support office is still garnishing my SSI checks. I understand that payments are needed until she graduates, but I want... View More
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answered on Apr 8, 2025
It’s understandable that you're concerned about the ongoing garnishment from your SSI checks after your daughter’s graduation. Generally, child support obligations continue even after the child turns 18 if there are arrears to be paid. If your child support order specifies that payments... View More
And changed there schools and they are denying me to get my kids
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answered on Dec 25, 2024
Based on this information, you should seek legal assistance to establish each parent's right of custody and visitation with the children.
I have had a material change in income and other dependents born. Am i able to open a case back up to have this child support adjusted to the new law?
answered on Dec 17, 2024
Yes, anytime you have a change in income that meets the threshold you can have the child support recalculated. You should be able to get a new calculation based on what you've mentioned.
answered on Jul 11, 2024
Typically child support obligations are not conditionally tied to other obligations of a parent. The child support obligation to the father is independent of the father's obligation to amend the birth certificate.
The presiding judge told me to talk to OCSE but there is no support order in place. And does mine or my husband's income factor in ?
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answered on Sep 29, 2023
Yes, you can typically ask for child support from one or both biological parents if you have permanent guardianship. The incomes of you and your spouse usually won't replace the biological parents' obligation to support their child.
Support. I now and have lived in Arkansas for over 20 years also. What can I do to challenge or even stop this Garnisment . It is $375 a month that comes directly out of my check. Thanks Kerry
answered on Aug 22, 2023
The best way to stop this garnishment is to ascertain the total amount of back child support you owe from the state child support agency, pay that amount, and then file an application to discontinue the garnishment order.
got a complaint on paternity and judgement of paternity
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answered on Apr 14, 2021
Insufficient amount of information to formulate an answer.
Support for our daughter. Can i sue for support for those 2 plus yrs?
answered on Dec 9, 2020
In general, no. If you did not ask for past care and support at the time of the divorce when the child support order was put in place, you cannot go back and ask for it now. I would recommend you seek out the services of a family law attorney if there are other circumstances that might that might... View More
I was looking over my child support payments, no balance. And I always wondered if it is possible to open a child support case while married. My ex-wife opened this case in 2009 but we were divorced in 2010, so I always wondered how was that even possible to open a case while married.
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answered on May 25, 2020
If she was drawing support from the state they can bring an action.
My fiance was just served with a summons regarding child support that was on a child that might not be his. I am just wondering if we can prove that he is not the father, can she still charge him with child support.
answered on Feb 5, 2020
he needs to request a court-ordered paternity test performed as part of the child support action. If it excludes him from being the father, he will be fine. Of course, if it does not, he will be adjudicated the father and owe support.
answered on Jan 15, 2020
Yes. Depending on the facts, the parent can face a misdemeanor or felony. Ask the judge for a body attachment (civil warrant) and they often "find" extra money after being hauled before a judge that explains they are about to spend a some time in jail.
I found out a month ago that my ex has reopened the child support. It retroactively went to 2014. I am $16,000 behind. Passport is suspended. I have a cruise booked for Dec 4-7. I have called several places about it. And no one seems to know the answer but tells me they think I should be good.... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2019
Copy this link to your browser. Lots of good information.
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/css/resource/overview-of-the-passport-denial-program
I do not believe you will be able to leave or return with the passport suspended. If the Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE)... View More
Their father already took kids to border and left with his family for 8 months.. I want to prevent this as well as reverse custody of my other child back to me..
answered on Oct 15, 2019
Madam,
I am not a family law attorney neither authorized to practice law in your state but you need to contact a family attorney in your area ASAP regarding this matter or if you don't have the means to afford an attorney you can contact legal aid and see if you qualified for their... View More
We have split time with her for the summer there isn't any legal agreement or divorce proceedings filed. School is about to start as I will have her during the week per verbal agreement. I received Medicaid and arkids for my daughter and I are the state is now requiring I file for child... View More
answered on Aug 13, 2019
It sounds like you need to get divorced and get a custody/support order in place.
There are some potential issues with jurisdiction because she spends what looks like equal time in both states, but regardless, this is an issue you probably need to get in front of an attorney to figure out... View More
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