I have continued to pay even though they were never compliant about ordered visitation . They have turned my daughter against me . Do I continue to pay??
answered on May 13, 2022
Child support typically ends at 18 or when they are finished with high school. She’s no longer a child, so unless there is some reason in your order that you have to keep paying it then you should be able to no longer do so. You may want to consult with an attorney who can review the facts of... Read more »
could i get my money back?
answered on May 8, 2022
You cannot get your money back. You need to file for custody and a child support modification.
This is for support of my friendwho needs help
answered on May 6, 2022
Yes, she can seek child support. There will be a DNA test done to prove the person is the father. If he is found to be the biological father then he will likely be ordered to pay child support. She should consult with an attorney who can help with the process.
My x convinced his parents to call DFCS bc he thought I was on drugs (really bc he later learned I had started dating someone)
His parents are millionaires (truth) and managed to get temporary custody now refusing to give her back bc they don’t like my boyfriend
Judge said I... Read more »
answered on May 6, 2022
It does sound like you have a lot going on. You should consult with an attorney who can review the case in detail and provide you with guidance. If you can’t afford an attorney try contacting Legal Aid to see if you qualify for assistance.
I called dfcs for assistance and explained how I had nothing and nobody to help me after losing my car and having to quit my job no daycare choices for my hours. Mentally I became worse the more they tries to "help" to where I responded I rather die before you continue embarrassing me.... Read more »
answered on May 6, 2022
You have a lot going on here. You should consult with an attorney who can review the facts of the case in detail, help you sort it all out, and provide you with guidance.
I'm a single mother with 3 children. Their father has been incarcerated since 2015. He is serving a sentence of life without parole. I have not been able to find any information about programs that might provide any kind of financial support.
answered on May 3, 2022
Depending on your income, you may be able to qualify for some federally funded assistance programs. You can find information about them here. Some allow you to apply online. If you are approved you can get financial help in the form of cash, help purchasing food, health insurance, and more.... Read more »
The parent would be willing to allow the child to live on their own, so the parent would be willing to pay for the child’s needs such as food and housing
answered on Apr 12, 2022
Once a child is legally emancipated, he or she will be expected to provide for themselves. In fact, before approving emancipation, a court will determine whether the minor has the ability to take care for themselves. This is just one of many factors the Court will take into consideration.
I had my baby when I was still a minor and we’re not nor ever were married. He didn’t wanna sign the birth certificate since the baby didn’t get his last name so he’s not even on his certificate. He barley sees him and doesn’t contribute towards him at all. As of now it’s just taking... Read more »
answered on Apr 4, 2022
Based on the limited facts provided, it appears the biological father has not legitimized his relationship with the child (i.e. the biological father has not taken the necessary legal steps to be considered the legal father). If that is the case, you would have sole legal and physical custody of... Read more »
Me and my husband have been separated and he knows the child isn't his in the state of Georgia do you need a childs information for a divorce even if we were separated when the child was conceived? Needing to know asap
answered on Mar 31, 2022
Based on the limited facts you provided, the short answer is no. If your husband has not legitimized or adopted the child, then he is not the legal father and custody/child support would not be handled in your divorce proceedings. However, you should consult a lawyer to better understand the facts... Read more »
My mother lied multiple times on a petition to take my kids. She said I abandoned my kids when I did not. She kicked me out and I let my kids stay with her to have consistency but I was there every day with them, picking them up from school and caring for them until they went to bed. And on... Read more »
answered on Mar 30, 2022
This boils down to an evidentiary question. Contest your mom's allegations with your own evidence (i.e. witnesses, phone records, etc.) in court and it is up to the judge or jury to determine what is credible evidence and therefore "fact." Remember, petitions merely consist of good... Read more »
My support order was pushed back another year and half until the judge finally put the order in. Now I am being denied retroactive support even when Covid is the reason.
answered on Mar 25, 2022
No. A private attorney can often obtain a child support more quickly, but you can't collect support from before the order was entered.
I'm not familiar with the child support laws in AL but it seems that child support is determined by how many minors and both parent's income. Is that correct? So if I have a client who is getting $500 for two kids, the youngest kid is 10 and the oldest is 17. So will child support be... Read more »
answered on Mar 14, 2022
Unless the order specifically states that the support will drop to a certain number when one child ages out, the support continues at the current number until the 2nd child ages out. In most cases, this isn't a problem because the person paying child support may be earning more money, so the... Read more »
answered on Mar 10, 2022
It depends on the income of the parents. If both parents have similar income then an award of support from one parent to the other for each child will cancel itself out. If one parent has significantly more income than the other parent, then the parent with more income can be ordered to pay... Read more »
Need help finding an attorney that can help get a lien filed against non-custodial parent real estate property in Cobb county, ga. I’m
answered on Mar 3, 2022
Have you reached out to any Cobb County attorneys to see if they can help you with your case? Start there and have a consultation.
I have joint legal custody of my son. His mother has primary custody. My son is in the 11th grade and has never failed a class and is on track to graduate at the age of 18 in May 2023. Last week, without consulting me as required by the Parenting Plan, she withdrew him from his school and enrolled... Read more »
answered on Feb 23, 2022
She could be in contempt here. You should consult with an attorney who can review the facts of the case in detail and present you with guidance and options on how to best handle the situation.
My husband brought his now 3 year old daughter from Honduras with him in 2019 to the US. She lives here in Kansas with us and has immigration court proceedings with him here in Kansas City Missouri. We sent the 3 year old to visit the mom who lives in Norcross Georgia, the agreement verbally was... Read more »
answered on Feb 23, 2022
With a custody issue like this it is best to consult with an attorney who can review the facts of the case in detail and help you with the proper course of action.
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