My wife had an affair and decided she wanted to get a divorce I was kicked out of where we were living and then she moved out and with her a fair partner left our son with her parents would not let me see him for well over a year but in that time she moved out of state leaving our son with her... View More 
answered on Oct 2, 2023
A parent has a legal obligation to support their children. But that doesn’t necessarily mean one parent is entitled to receive “child support” from the other parent. If a child is being primarily cared for by a non-parent, both parents may have an obligation to provide support to the... View More
The mother and I made a verbal agreement about paying support plus other things. She found out I was in a relationship and my case was reopened. because I wasn’t paying the full amount of child support which is why we stop the child support in the first place due to the way I work by the job and... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2023
Closing a child support case doesn’t stop the child support. Closing the case stops child support enforcement of the order. Also, when she agreed to a lesser amount, that didn’t change the courts order. So anything less than the order you weren’t paying she could ask the court to order... View More
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answered on Sep 26, 2023
In Georgia, child support obligations generally cease when a child support case is closed or when the child reaches the age of majority, but past due payments, or "back pay," typically still need to be paid. If a case was closed but there are still arrears (unpaid child support), you may... View More
I got divorced today, and the court ordered the child support amount each month, so my question is, can my ex ask me about my paycheck in the future? I mean, did she have the right to ask for a paycheck whenever she wanted?
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answered on Sep 13, 2023
In Georgia, child support orders are typically established based on the income of both parents and the needs of the child. Your ex-spouse may not have an unrestricted right to access your paycheck at any time, but there are specific circumstances in which she may request information about your... View More
Her dad is barely in the picture with no job and rooms up with somebody. He does support her at all, I do it all. I just want this over with easily and cheap.
answered on Sep 5, 2023
It's not going to be cheap or easy if he contests the divorce. Your easiest route is an uncontested divorce which can be finalized in as little as 31 days from filing. However, you and your spouse will need to agree on all terms of the divorce, including child custody, child support and... View More
Her dad is barely in the picture with no job and rooms up with somebody. He does support her at all, I do it all. I just want this over with easily and cheap.
answered on Sep 6, 2023
If your spouse will sign paperwork it could be an uncontested divorce, which will reduce the costs. But all the necessary paperwork must be signed and it must be filed as an uncontested divorce. If it is contested, you could still keep your costs down with the right attorney. Speak directly with... View More
When I filed for child support . I gave his ss#. What other options do I have.
answered on Sep 6, 2023
My best advice would be to hire a private attorney to file a child support action. They can assist you in locating the defendant for service, which will move your case forward. They can also assist with setting up service if that becomes necessary if the defendant can't be located at a job... View More
When I filed for child support . I gave his ss#. What other options do I have.
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answered on Sep 4, 2023
If you've filed for child support and have been unable to locate the other parent, it can be a frustrating and challenging situation. To address this, your first step should be to contact your local child support enforcement agency. They have specialized tools and resources for tracking down... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2023
You should hire an attorney, that’s the best advice I can give you. An attorney can research the case to determine if you were properly served. If you were properly served according to the law, your failure to appear will likely stand. If you were not properly served the order can be... View More
I have been a stay at home partner/mom since before our daughter was born. She is 7. He is salaried at $1M. He is offering $2K towards an apartment only (which he will pay directly because he refuses to give it to me directly) for child support. This doesn’t seem reasonable or fair, but I have no... View More
answered on Aug 7, 2023
Ma'am, hire an attorney. That is the best advice I can give you. Because if you don't, whatever you end up with in a final judgment will be final. And it sounds like you need a professional, with experience, to handle child support in your case, who can gather the proper information,... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2023
If there is an Income Deduction Order that has been started the only way it will be stopped is by order of the court, or if you leave that place of employment. As long as you owe money and they are aware of your employer, they can garnish your wages. Now, if you were to work out an agreement with... View More
I received a statement from the mother of my child from her insurance company for medical expenses. The CS order states that a validated bill must be presented before 50% service to be paid by me either in reimbursement or directly to provider.
answered on Jul 11, 2023
If you received anything that might indicate your child had a procedure that wasn’t 100% covered and there is an uncovered medical expense left, I wouldn’t split hairs over whether what she gave you is a valid bill or not. You can contact the medical provider yourself and see if there is a... View More
I want to use them the witnesses in a hearing. The dad overindulged in alcohol and is aggressive to child and mother .
answered on Jul 11, 2023
I would suggest hiring an attorney to represent you at trial. Trial procedure can be difficult for non-attorneys as you cannot use affidavits at a final hearing. Your witness will have to be available to testify and you will need to prepare your questions for your witness. You will also need to... View More
The administrative process violates separation of powers and is unconstitutional. In re Marriage of Sandra Lee Holmberg vs Ronald Gerald Holmberg as well as other case laws that already a exist.
answered on Jul 4, 2023
You should hire an attorney if you have a pending child support case because the argument you have presented today will not be successful and you will be assessed with support, if you are the biological, non-custodial parent and the custodial parent seeks support. And since you will be unable to... View More
He didn't let me work due to his jealousy and also because he wanted to get citizenship through me. I basically have to do whatever he wants or he'll cut me off financially. I cant get a lawyer because I dont have the finances. He owns a business as well. He also has an order of... View More
answered on Jul 3, 2023
My best advice is to use credit, loans, family, friends, and the sale of any assets you have to hire an attorney. The attorney can then petition the court for temporary spousal support and attorneys fees so that you can attempt to obtain an order to help you pay for your lawyer and take care of... View More
I'm having an issue with my child's mom. Part of out child support agreement is that I pay 50% of non elective medical expenses. I was informed thru email 5/4 of services for our child. First service was for and ENT rendered 1/30. I was sent a bill for that service 5/4. The next 2... View More
answered on Jun 28, 2023
You submitted this question on Avvo as well and I think you got some great responses. There is no deadline for the custodial parent to submit medical bills to the non-custodial parent for payment, by law or statute in this state. Therefore, if there is not a deadline in your parenting plan, child... View More
Was employed. He is in a homeless situation, has no job, no income, his license is suspended for lack of payment and he has no transportation. He us in a tough situation. He has not been able to gain anytime of employment. How long can they hold him in jail? He has no money. Georgia
answered on Jun 22, 2023
When he lost his job he could have modified his child support using a legal aid service or representing himself. Now that he's been incarcerated, there is no timeframe for which they are legally bound to let him go. So he may sit in jail for awhile if he cannot satisfy the purge amount. They... View More
My current child support says to stop lottery winnings, federal taxes and no passport
answered on Jun 5, 2023
You should consider hiring an attorney to assist you in settling your child support case. An attorney can help you come to an agreement on how much you would pay per month. And as long as your payments are being made, the state shouldn't be trying to garnish other monies . But since you... View More
We separated in 2010 and he owed back support from that time. My ex moved to Oregon after the divorce (from South Carolina) he worked under the table for a friend and lived with this friend until both kids were 18 (~5 years). South Carolina wouldn't do anything about collecting the money. I... View More
answered on Jun 5, 2023
You can always attempt to collect child support arrears, provided the state that governs those arrears does not have a statute of limitations that has run. However, it sounds like you have not had much looking using the Division of Child Support Services in various states to collect. Thus, you... View More
I am in the process of filing a CS modification and wanted to know which will be used to calculate the child support amount.
answered on May 17, 2023
First, I would urge you to hire an attorney and not represent yourself in this case, unless you are going through the Division of Child Support Services for this modification. A Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit is a document that outlines a parents income, expenses, assets and debts. You... View More
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