My daughter (14) moved in with me Jan 7th of 2020 due to her mother not being steady or able to provide basic needs. Her mother packed her stuff and gave her to me (i have video). I filed all requested paperwork that the state asked but now it's in limbo because the CP makes excuses to why... Read more »

Thanks for your question!
Yes, I understand that finances are tight, but it would be in your best interests to reach out to a family law attorney in your area as soon as possible so they attorney can review the prior order with you and learn more about the fact surrounding the case.... Read more »
I have child support court coming up in April. For a modification

Thanks for your question! I would strongly recommend that you reach out to a family law attorney in your area as soon as possible so the attorney can review the previous final order with you and learn more about the facts surrounding your situation.
The mere fact that you make more or less... Read more »
I have two kids a 13son and 15year old daughter . I have been divorced from my ex-husband for 10 years we have been to court just about every year since we have divorced. We just got out of court October 29,2020. He has been trying to take my kids from me for years and now he called CPS and I... Read more »

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My husband and his ex wife’s divorce/child support order was through Missouri. Neither party lives in that state any longer. She just modified the amount through Missouri while living in Alabama does that need to change to her current state or does it matter?

Thanks for your question! I am not familiar with Missouri laws, but generally, a court retains jurisdiction until it is either lost or transferred. Thus, it is possible for your husband's ex-wife to modify the amount of child support even though she lives in Alabama. Hope that helps!... Read more »

Thank you for your question and I hope you're staying safe and well during this weather! I would suggest that you contact a local attorney in your area so that the attorney can learn more information about your current situation.
If there has been a final divorce decree and there is a... Read more »
We share financial responsibility. His father just happened to live across the street from the school.

Hello, thanks for your question and I hope you're staying safe in this weather! More information would be needed to best answer your question.
I would recommend that you reach out to a local attorney in your area so that the attorney can have a chance to ask you questions, examine the... Read more »

Thank you for your question! I would suggest that you hire a local attorney so that the attorney can best advise you as to how to proceed and what effect terminating your parental rights would be.
Generally speaking, even if a judge did approve the termination of your parental rights, you... Read more »
He has 2 other children he currently pays child support for and has sent me text messages saying if I do take him to child support he will make sure I look like a bad person to the point that I lose my job. I feel like he just doesn't want the financial responsibility.

Hello, thanks for your question!
I would suggest that you hire a local attorney in your area who will be best able to understand your situation and the facts and able to represent you.
A judge has to make the final say on whether a parent may voluntarily terminate their parental... Read more »

First off, congratulations on your pregnancy!
I would suggest that you hire a family law attorney so the attorney can represent your interests and better understand your situation. The mere fact that you are pregnant with twins would not generally be a reason for a judge to award 50-50 custody.
insurance and her mothers rent and taxes. They split and she only allowed him 1 hour on Sunday to see them and only what she said they can do. Now its at 2 hours but he has not seen them in 10 months. He try to call them at the assigned time she gave them but has instructed boys they dont have to... Read more »

Your son needs to hire an attorney to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. This will give him an enforceable order regarding visitation and child support. If the mother does not follow the court's order the Judge has the option to give your son extra visitation days to make up... Read more »
I am a father of 2 & my ex filed child support then she dropped them off on me & never came back to get them. I've had them since they were 2 yrs old. It's not fair to pay her child support when I raise them. How do I get rid of the child support order? I have had them over a... Read more »

You will need to file a Motion to Modify in the Court that issued the child support Order in the first place to vacate the Order requiring you to pay child support. From what you describe, you may be able to terminated the abandoning mother's parental rights.
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So she has a 10yr old girl who she says is mine,and now after all these years she want to get me to take a dna test.she has been with a guy that was there since she was pregnant until recently last year they broke up.they were together for 9 yrs or so but never married.the guy signed the birth... Read more »

Depends. With the ex-boyfrien on the birth cerificate, there is a presumption he is the father; it is not conclusive evidence, but certainly compelling. Yhe amount of time that has transpired and the circumstances are a little suspect. Nevertheless, if you voluntarily submitted to a paternity test... Read more »
Owe around 4500.

The new stimulus law exempts seizure of your stimulus check. Your federal tax refund can and will be seized for child support arrears owed.
My step daughters mother and her boyfriend tested positive for COVID. My stepdaughter who lives with them majority of the time tested negative in which my husband and I suggested she not stay with her mother if she is negative. But her mom refuses and says she will quarantine with her. She... Read more »

This is a unique problem related to the COVID situation. The Texas Supreme Court has issued a general order that parents are to follow the underlying order regardless of lockdowns and school closures. If a parent wants to deviate from the current order - for any reason including a positive COVID... Read more »
His grandfather passed he left a will with his eldest son being the executor of the estate and real property.Q: My children's father owes me back child support arrears and is court ordered also to pay current child support but, doesn't,, am I able to put a property lean on any property... Read more »

Yes. But you will need an attorney to do so. You may be able to use the state or county attorneys who manage cases for child support services in your state. However, that process is slow. A family law attorney can help you accomplish your goal much more efficiently.

Try calling the AG's office to let them know your child aged out. You may have to file a motion and have the judge sign an order terminating withholding (I am assuming child support is being withheld from your paychecks).
My husband and I have tried our best to co parent with my stepdaughter’s mother. It is impossible to try to parent with her..we disagree on many things and she always wants to act like the superior parent. She always wants things her way and there’s Is no way we can talk to her about parenting... Read more »

A parenting facilitator can help resolve issues regarding the child. I have seen parenting facilitators help in very high conflict cases/situations. However, parenting facilitators can be expensive as well for both parties.
Child support judgement was reduced to half 27000 and was included in my bankruptcy filing and was paid off in 2006. Then the Child support office refiled for the original amount and tacked interest onto the original amount. The CS office refuses to acknowledge the bankruptcy agreement and more... Read more »

Child support payments generally cannot be discharged in bankruptcy. This means that a parent who owes child support cannot escape this duty by filing for bankruptcy. Bankruptcies do not act as a stay, or hold, on actions to modify child support obligations. Since you state that the child support... Read more »
He did not tell me when the court date was so obviously he was granted everything he asked for. Which included taking my child support away and asking me to pay $100 a month. But about 3 weeks later he turned around and gave me back my child for me to care for a full time. He's going against... Read more »

The father doesn't have to tell you the court date because when you were served with the lawsuit, there should have been a notice of hearing telling you where, when and what time the case was set for a hearing. So you should have known when the court date was because it should have been right... Read more »

What you are inquiring about is called an Affidavit of Payment and they are commonly used to record child support payments made directly by an obligor to the recipient.
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