We were quit deeded land before my step- dad died, ( he was never legally married to my mom) we found out after he died he was paying 50 dollars a month towards a 70k debt of back Child support for 2 kids he was never involved with, he didnt have any custody of them ever. Both the children are... View More 
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answered on Feb 9, 2024
Back child support debt does not automatically go away when someone passes away. The obligation to pay back child support can still be claimed against the deceased's estate. Since the children are adults now, the back child support remains a debt of the estate. If the land was quitclaimed to... View More
She left about 8 months ago, no contact with us for 6 to 7 months
answered on Jun 20, 2023
The Minnesota Judicial website is an excellent place to start. It seems you may have some matters to address that require a some help. An attorney would certainly benefit you and the children.
Limited-scope representation is when you and a lawyer agree that the lawyer will handle some... View More
I make $110,000. My spouse makes $80,000. We have 2 kids.
answered on May 20, 2023
It's probable, that you will have to pay child support since you make more then the other parent. "The Minnesota Child Support Division bases the Child Support Guidelines Calculator on the Minnesota Child support guidelines statute." You should input your data to determine your... View More
My ex got his child support lowered based on his hourly wage. He has worked a consistent and predictable overtime schedule since before we split. Shouldn’t that be calculated into his support obligation? Before we went to court his lawyer offered me a deal that included the overtime, but he... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2024
Unfortunately, it seems you had your day in court and may be prevented from taking any further steps at this time. Perhaps you can seek reconsideration or alike. Without knowing exactly what happened it is hard to advise. Perhaps you can afford a limited-scope representation. Good luck.
County case worker will not hear me out on this fact. How do i go about reporting this fact to the county?
answered on Jan 3, 2024
Child support and child custody are related, but separate matters. Relocation is primarily a custody matter.
We won’t be married but will be living together . And do plan to marry in the future
Only one of his kids hasn’t turned 18, with full consent from the mothers, would it be possible to fully alleviate him of all past owed child support? Me and my mom know, we’re never going to get it, I think she’d agree to it, if it was going to help him turn his life around so he can be... View More
answered on Sep 12, 2023
Your mother can stipulate as to the amount of arrears owed her. She cannot do anything regarding the amount he owes to the government (i.e. taxpayers.)
Mom changed her mind last minute and is bringing her to grandmas house. Is the dad able to legally have that custody time if the mother is out of state for that week. There is no court ordered custody agreement.
answered on May 7, 2022
If there is no court-ordered custody or parenting time, dad has no legal rights to time with the child.
She has them on her medical insurance and I pay the daycare. We are still currently living together but I’m looking at moving out but in the same town so that the convenience for her if she needs help with anything and for the kids. I just want to know how we’d go about making an agreement or... View More
answered on Jun 2, 2021
You can jointly petition the court to establish custody, parenting time, and child support. If paternity has not been adjudicated, you need to include that in your petition.
Daycare is one element of child support, as is insurance, and would be divided between you. You can get a... View More
Divorced (as Respondent) in April, 2000 after 1 year of marriage, 1 child, and 3 years of legal dissension re child support, visitation, and property division. The divorce decree states, “Respondent shall be awarded a marital lien on the parties homestead in the amount of $11,008.00 at an... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2021
It would be wise to at least set up a consultation with a family law attorney.
answered on Jan 4, 2021
It is impossible to answer your question without more information. You should speak directly with an attorney.
answered on Dec 16, 2020
I would recommend consulting directly with a family law attorney.
They are demanding I take a DNA test.
My son is 23 years old, works as a delivery driver and pays no rent to his mother. His tax return was ...significant. However, I was laid off in March due to the pandemic lock-downs, and my job officially ended as the June riots destroyed my place of work. Needless to say how hard it was to see... View More
answered on Oct 14, 2020
The payout is going to be redirected because you have the back payments owing. Unfortunately, the state will not care much that you lost your job.
Since Covid, the local daycare has closed down. But my ex demands that I continue to pay for childcare. My divorce decree includes a monthly childcare payment amount based on an estimate. It says it shall not be adjusted according a cost of living increase but should be based on the actual cost of... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2020
Without reading your current order for child support, it is difficult to give you the best answer. With that said, in order for you to modify the amount you are paying per month for childcare support you will need to file a motion with the Court. The good news, however, is that child care support... View More
Hello, my bf is court ordered to have him on weekends and she has asked us to have him more. If we don’t have him his grandma does . Who doesn’t live with mom. We seem to be sharing custody with grandma not mom. Mom voluntarily quit job. And we’re still paying her $400 dollars a month. Is... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2020
you cannot stop making payments unless the court modifies the child support order. You would need to go to court and ask first that parenting time be modified to reflect the actual situation, and then ask that support be modified per the new schedule. If mom voluntarily quit, income can be... View More
answered on Dec 18, 2019
Usually, until a court order is established either parent is entitled to possession of the child. Some states give the mother possession depending on the age of the child. Seek the advice of a family law attorney as soon as possible.
Now, my son is at the age of majority and my daughter lives with me. My daughter does not want to live with her mother. I live in Minnesota, and my ex-wife lives in a different state and thinks that a child support calculation would be based off of the state statute of the state she lives in.... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2019
If the decree was entered in MN and your daughter still lives here, the MN child support statute will apply. As for underemployment, this is a fact question and you would need to request her tax returns, pay stubs, and bank records in discovery. The statute allows for support to be based upon... View More
I'm representing myself. We were given dates to choose from, they picked next week because it fit around her work schedule, I declined due to my work schedule and her lawyer then emailed me requesting my work name address and phone number to prove my work schedule.
answered on Oct 11, 2019
The lawyer can request, but you do not have to provide. That said, unless it would impact your work relationship or jeopardize your job, it may be simplest to give the information. At minimum, you should provide alternative times that WILL work for you for mediation.
Paid support for 17 years. Child recently dropped out of highschool, and left mother's home to live in parts unknown in Minneapolis. (with boyfriend, assumably) How can we stop payments to the mother?
answered on Sep 4, 2019
Minnesota law defines "child" for the purposes of support as "an individual under 18 years of age, an individual under age 20 who is still attending secondary school, or an individual who, by reason of physical or mental condition, is incapable of self-support."
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