You signed the contract indicating you have signed under duress. The other side may not "honor the contract" with the additional notation as duress can be used as a defense to the validity of a contract.
If you have arrears, then child support will still taken to satisfy the arrears. If you have not arrears, then you need to move the court to stop the child support. I suggest you consult with a local family law attorney for your best options. Many times, even if there are no arrears, you will have... Read more »
If your child support is paid through the state of Tennessee, then it is very likely his stimulus check will be intercepted. If the child support is from a divorce and it is paid directly to you his check may not be intercepted.
I have paid support on my child for 10 years with no C.O. Other parent is denying visitation now. If I take other parent to court and they find my support order should be more will I be held in arrears even though other parent never filed motion for child support in 10 years.
I hope you did not pay her in cash with no receipts. Currently, the Courts are instructed to only go back 5 years without a specific finding it should go back further. Additionally, if you have not be deemed to be the legal, not only the biological father of the child, then you must legitimize the... Read more »
My husbands ex has 4 kids by 4 different men and only takes him with child support.
As long as she is asking for child support that is only his child and not all three, then that is legal. Reprehensible, but not illegal. Now, if she asked him for child support for a child that is not his through the courts, that would not be legal.
My situation is fairly complicated. We were married by a Hindu Custom Religious marriage in 2007 in Los Angeles California. However our priests are not officiated, therefor in the state of TN it is not considered to be "legal". I am now separating with him and have 2 children together. Am... Read more »
You need to consult with a local family law attorney to see if you are indeed married and to begin getting child support whether or not you are legally married.
I was paying child support since 2013 and was married to her and didn't know it was illegal. We are getting a divorce and I have a lawyer. Am I able to get that money back since we live together the whole time?
You need to consult your attorney for an answer to your question.
She has since remarried and I believe the child has now been adopted by her new husband, not entirely sure but that’s what I’ve heard through family. I’ve had income taxes withheld, garnishments on my paychecks, anytime I apply for a loan or anything that’s one of the first things that pop... Read more »
I recommend you consult with a family law attorney. You may be able to file for a modification of the child support amount if your/her income has changed by more than 15%. Which state was the divorce decree entered in? This question appears in the TN page, yet it appears you posted this question... Read more »
My husband left us in July 2019. We are still married. Can I file child support against my husband since he on the custody papers too?
Most likely, No. Under Tennessee law, you cannot get child support from your married partner. You could file for divorce and then would be eligible to request child support during the divorce and after it becomes final. I recommend you consult with an experienced family law attorney in your local... Read more »
Scott Hunt gained custody of the child then illegally moved child to flordia. my paycheck is garneshed now how in the world is this right.
Please do not identify anyone specifically by name as this may expose you to a defamation action if your accusations are not true. If you allege that he moved to another state illegally and he in fact followed the law, then you could get in trouble. Assuming he did get custody, then as a parent you... Read more »
will the state garnish my stimulus check 2020 bc of this
If you owe back child support your stimulus check can and probably will be intercepted.
My mother in law drew $7,228 in Families First benefits. Should my ex husband and I both be paying back $7,633 each?
I am not sure if the amount you stated is the total amount owed. Generally, it appears that a child support order was entered and if so, both you and your ex would be jointly liable for the amount. You should consult with an experienced family law attorney for your best options.
She was born in another state and relocated with her mother to TN. The mother did not inform the state she was born outside of the state when child support was enforced.
Generally, jurisdiction follows the child. Whether the case should have been initiated in either the foreign state or TN depends on several factors. How long had the child been in TN. Was the child legitimated? If so, where? Is the action in TN for enforcement purposes only? You should consult with... Read more »
I think she is telling our daughter that she (our daughter) has a number of different diseases. Do I have the right to see my daughters medical records.
Absent an order from the court barring you access to those records, yes you have a right to see the medical records. Look at you Permanent Parenting Plan and consult a local family law attorney for your best course of action.
Stimulus checks are subject to be intercepted. The amount would go to any arrears, so yes, you may get money towards the arrears.
If you owe back child support your stimulus check can and probably will be intercepted.
Garnished as well
If you owe back child support your stimulus check can and probably will be intercepted.
Stimulus checks are susceptible to interception if you owe back child support.
How will this affect my child support payment. We have joint residential custody but she has primary residential custody
The question is whether a recalculation of your child support would make a 15% difference in the amount ordered. You should consult a local experienced family law attorney for your best options.
The mother of my 2 year old and I are no longer together. I'm moving back to Mobile,Al.. I will have my daughter 2 weeks straight out of every month. Am I still required to pay the full amount of child support being that she will be with me during that time? And where do I go to put myself... Read more »
I recommend you consult with an experienced family law attorney. It seems that you need to establish paternity through the court system. For more information about establishing paternity see: https://www.colelawgrouppc.com/blog/establishing-paternity-under-tennessee-law
Once paternity is... Read more »
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