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My divorce papers state that I pay $500 per month for two kids. When my son graduated I was informed that I must still pay $500 because it didn't state $250 per child. Since I owe back child support, I pay $600 per month. The monthly support should have been reduced to $250 for the one... View More 
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answered on Dec 31, 2020
Your child support doesn't necessarily go down because one child graduated. If you make more money than you did when the support was calculated, it's possible the support could even go up. $600 is not a lot to pay, so you might be better off just continuing as is. Or, you can file a... View More
I pay 2750 a month in combined child support and alimony on the 1st and 15th of each month, and I set up a payment through my bank into my ex’s bank typically a week before it’s due. The money always comes out of my account before the 1st or the 15th, but sometimes my ex gets it late due to the... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2020
With respect to child support and I suspect spousal maintenance as well the answer is “no”. While it is “due” on the 1st, it is not uncharacteristic for it to be paid on a person’s pay period end date, usually twice a month. For that reason, it is typical that a month’s support is not... View More
I was sending 600 a month for my kids to her and taking care of anything else the kids need school, sports, child care, cloths, trips,doctor co pays and bills. I have them on my insurance. Just unsure if I need to keep sending her money up until court or stop until we go to court and there is a... View More
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answered on Dec 29, 2020
Yes, you should continue to send support.
I've been in and out of the hospital for the past four years and have been homeless for three years of that. My ex-husband, with whom I share joint custody, yesterday refused to allow me to see, talk to, and spend time with my son. He claims that legally he had the right to refuse me... View More
answered on Dec 21, 2020
I agree with my colleague. The child support should not stand in the way of being able to visit with the child. However, since four years has passed since you have seen the kids it would be a good idea to work with someone to help insure that things go well getting back into the visits.
From Georgia. She received this Money for her Dad's house from her Grandparents recently, but she was not 18 when he died, there wasn't a Will and they were on the loan financing the construction of the house and own the property it sits on. She was also never put on any legal... View More
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answered on Dec 20, 2020
Whether the money is an inheritance or a gift - it doesn't matter. That is her premarital money and you are not entitled to it.
We had an administrative hearing and my ex lied about a check I deposited into his account for child support. The account later became a joint account but he removed $4000 to his personal savings account that I had no access to. He claimed we both used the $5500 but I found proof after the hearing.... View More
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answered on Dec 9, 2020
You may not be able to do anything. Evidence you found after the fact that you could have found before is not a reason to reopen a case,
answered on Dec 3, 2020
Adoption issues are something that you usually can’t do on your own. It would be wise to at least consult with an attorney who can review the facts of the case in detail and present you with the options, as well as provide you with direction for the proper course of action to take.
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answered on Nov 8, 2020
I’m not aware of a law that prohibits a divorced parent to move out of state. However most parenting plans contain a provision that requires parents to notify each other in advance when they are moving.
answered on Nov 8, 2020
No. The new spouse's income is not factored into a child support order. However, just because he refuses to be employed does not mean that the court can not impute him at an income commensurate with what he has the ability to make.
by my mother and come to find out the kids are not mine. So how can I handle this to get rid of my back child support and or if I can get some money back
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answered on Oct 28, 2020
If there was an Order establishing paternity, you will not be able to get the child support you have paid, or owe back. Did you do a DNA test at the time child support was originally put in place?
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answered on Oct 28, 2020
He's only obligated to pay support for his 1 child.
I am wanting to file for divorce from my husband of almost 8 years. I have been a stay at home mom for most of those ye
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answered on Oct 28, 2020
If you have custody of the children you should receive child support. It is likely that you will get some alimony for a period of time if you don't earn an income. Call us to help you get things in order.
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answered on Oct 24, 2020
Yes, she can file for custody. The money will still be owed. You should immediately file a contempt action for the money that is owed.
I received the final papers for my divorce in the mail, but I did not receive any orders for child support. But the initial papers that I saw had child support papers attached, but the final order does not.
answered on Oct 22, 2020
You can contact the court to determine if you are missing a portion of the final orders that address child support.
In the court documents, the first paragraph (a) states "beyond 18 for highschool", and the second paragraph (b) says "stops at age 18". The exwife chose the second paragraph. My husband is concerned he will still have to pay throughout highschool. My understanding is that when... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2020
The order controls. If the order states, stops at 18, it stops at 18 unless a modification is filed prior to the child's 18th birthdate.
I’m on child support for one kid, almost $500 a month... I have 2 more kids by a different girl...can I get it lowered.. if so what are the steps
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answered on Oct 22, 2020
Possibly. If the other 2 children are under a support order that you are paying, of if they live with you, the court can apply a deviation to the child support worksheet. The number may or may not go down depending on your respective incomes.
My sister divorced her husband for the first time in 1998. He was ordered to pay child support and never did. They remarried each other July 2020. However, they recently divorced again. (October 2020) Is he still responsible for the child support from the first divorce?
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answered on Oct 20, 2020
Technically, yes he is. However, we would need to find out why it wasn't handled in the most recent divorce. Have your sister call us to schedule a consultation so we can review the specifics of her case and formulate a plan to move forward.
what should i expect after her not responding? we ultimately share custody since we are married and got married in the state of texas when i was in the army, so the only thing that's a problem is that she is in GA and she doesn't let me see our child she keeps me from her she'll say... View More
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answered on Oct 13, 2020
You need to file for divorce to address the parenting time issues.
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How do I go about collecting the back owed support. She is now 19. he before stopping the payments he paid me in cash and i gave him receipts.
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answered on Oct 11, 2020
Contact an attorney who can assist you filing for contempt.
Can I get my money back?
answered on Oct 9, 2020
One of the few things that SSI can be garnished for is child support. Have your children applied for benefits directly from SSI?
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