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Judge interpreted a "Petition to Modify Parenting Plan" that included provisions of responsible party for expenses related to missed visitation as a "Child Support Modification". Misinterpretation of petition as a Modification of Child Support now bars seeking child support... View More 
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answered on Oct 17, 2018
There is no law that states what you want it to say. However, most Petitions to Modify parenting plans include a request to change child support in accordance with the proposed new plan, so the 2 year bar would be triggered. The two year rule also doesn't apply to a loss of income situation.
answered on Oct 16, 2018
The biological parents can be ordered to pay child support to DFCS if a child is in care.
Can you just not work and claim that you are disabled in Georgia and not have to pay child support? She has always been in the legal field and now works under the table for cash. I got custody of my daughter 3 years ago and she refuses to pay anything.
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answered on Oct 15, 2018
You can hire a private attorney and file for contempt.
I was divorce from the non-custodial parent in 2009. I have not received payments since then. With the exception of 2 checks for one week of child support each about 2 years apart. What can I do to further my case on my own? If I hire an attorney privately, will that make a difference. 9 years of... View More
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answered on Oct 15, 2018
Private attorney often have better success enforcing orders. As long as you know where he is, a private attorney can file and ask for an incarceration hearing within 30 days.
Thx! We signed an agreement for a amount ageed upon. Now i got a modification form. Our ageement was filed in civil court. We had no time frame stated. Can CS make me break that contract and participate in the new modification order as if the prior agreement doesn't exist?
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answered on Oct 14, 2018
Your question is too specific to be answered. I don't know where the agreement was filed, if there is a valid order, or if child support enforcement still has your case. You should gather all of your paperwork and consult with a family law attorney so they can give you advice about your... View More
reement. It was not set by the court. Can i petition to have the civil order continue to be enforced as is
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answered on Oct 14, 2018
Yes, you can file for child support and ask the court to adopt your agreement as an order.
My Ex wife and Daughter lived in VA.
answered on Oct 12, 2018
Have you consulted with an attorney about this? You may want to consult with an attorney who can review the facts of the case and help you plan the proper course of action. Since you have been paying child support it sounds like you still have contact, which means you should have been notified if... View More
He is being charged as an adult and will spend at least 3 years in juvenile detention centers.
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answered on Oct 10, 2018
You need to speak with an attorney about your case. Unless there is an order stopping child support, you have to pay. You can speak with an attorney about filing to stop child support.
The child is born out of wedlock.
The father is not on the birth certificate and has not legitimize the child.
If I file for child support, will I be granted arrearage?
answered on Oct 10, 2018
No, but you will be able to obtain an order of ongoing support is he is determined to be the biological father.
I have a paternity of acknowledgement signed by me and the mother pursuant to code Ocga 19-7-21.1 does this make he child legitimate?
answered on Oct 9, 2018
The voluntary acknowledgement of paternity does not give the father any custodial or legal rights to the child. In order to establish legal custody and obtain parental rights, you must obtain an order of legitimation.
My son is now 21 and about to sign up for college, is there any way to get his father to help with expenses?
Child support ended when he was 19 yrs old. Thank you.
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answered on Oct 6, 2018
No parent is legally required to provide support to their adult children.
My divorce decree says that child support payments begin on the 1st day of March 2009 and are payable monthly. My understanding is that as long as its paid within the month...no foul. My ex wife's attorney is claiming its due on the 1st for that month and he will press for contempt if not... View More
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answered on Oct 5, 2018
Child support should be paid on the 1st.
The youngest is now 17 and the older two are both fully emancipated. Can I go back and seek a modification now to reduce the time/term of child support to be only until the youngest reaches 18 (or graduates from high school)? I have heard that after agreeing to this extended child support term... View More
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answered on Oct 5, 2018
You cannot revoke your agreement to extended child support. It does make sense. It was an agreement, and therefore cannot be modified.
Ex left once he found out I was pregnant and vows to be involved, as well as threaten to hide income. Can lack of involvement increase support order?He is in the military and receives medical benefits can medical benefits for child be enforced in support order?
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answered on Oct 5, 2018
You can file for child support as soon as the baby is born. He will likely be ordered to provide health insurance as well as child support.
answered on Oct 5, 2018
The abuse will have no bearing on an administrative child support matter. You should consult with an attorney to discuss your options regarding filing for divorce to deal with all of the issues of the marriage.
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answered on Oct 4, 2018
You should never empty all the money in your spouse's bank account.
Have not receive full payment of order because NP states the original order was changed because of pending legitimation and custody case.
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answered on Oct 3, 2018
The child support amount may be modified in the legitimation action. You need to consult with an experienced family law attorney about your case.
My ex-husband and I filed in 2000 for a divorce. He paid child support for 2 years out of the 13. I did not fight him then for the child support because he also gave excuses. Now the children are in college and past the age of 24 and are struggling. Is there a way that they can file for child... View More
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answered on Oct 2, 2018
If there is an order for support and he did not pay, then you can file for contempt. There is no statute of limitations.
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answered on Sep 29, 2018
You can file a request for declarations of sole custody in Superior Court.
If the judge didnt know the amounts at the hearing in April, recieved paperwork in July,backdating owed child support and have to refund alimony for may & june. Is that leagal? If no amount was established during court by judge, he said he would have to figure out how much child support I owed... View More
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answered on Sep 29, 2018
No one can answer your question without reviewing your court orders. You need to consult with an experienced family law attorney.
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