When my ex and i divorced we agreed, no child support. Now, I want to take him back. Since our divorced my pay increased 4k and his decreased 2k. We shared 50/50 custody and now our incomes are almost the same. Maybe off by 300 a month. Would it be a waste of my time to take him back to court?
answered on Mar 2, 2024
No one can tell you what the child support would be without any financial documents. Child support can be modified every two years without a material change in circumstances. If you think there could be an increase, you could hire an attorney and take the father back to court.
The non-custodial parent has never made a payment for child support, that was court ordered in 2016. He is over $28,000 in arrears (according to DFCS case portal) but they won't enforce saying I have to re-file as a "Full" case.
answered on Feb 19, 2024
I wold advise you to hire an attorney and file for contempt. An attorney can assist you in obtaining a judgment and in post-judgment collections to collect on that judgment.
answered on Jan 2, 2024
You can file a case with the state for your arrears or hire a private attorney to file a contempt action. Those are your options.
I’m 23, once we told her mom they wanted to speak to her face to face, and she blocked me off my girlfriend social media accounts and every other way of contacting her. Is that illegal for her to keep me away from my girlfriend & unborn child if my girlfriend is an adult? How would I get... View More 
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answered on Dec 12, 2023
No, it's not illegal. If your girlfriend wants contact with you, she will find a way.
Do I have to be legitimized through the court system
answered on Dec 9, 2023
If you are the father DFCS will not give you custody even temporarily until you legitimize. Therefore, yes, the juvenile court will allow you to legitimize the child and sign an order, should they decide too, so that you can be awarded custody.
Will the wife of the non-custodial father be required to pay child support if the non-custodial father is unable to pay the child support due to unemployment?
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answered on Nov 12, 2023
No. The stepparent has no responsibility to pay their spouse's child support.
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answered on Oct 16, 2023
You should speak directly with an attorney. I am unclear what your actual legal question is or what you need advice in reference to based on what you have written.
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answered on Oct 15, 2023
Parties affected by any unconstitutional provision might have recourse in subsequent legal actions. It's crucial to consult with a local attorney if you believe you're affected by such a ruling to understand its implications and your options.
Hi, I am the non-custodial parent in the state of Georgia with visitation every other weekend. From a mediation back in 2019 I pay child support monthly. It also states "parties shall each pay one-half of the child extracurricular activities".
If the typed up order by the mediator... View More
answered on Oct 6, 2023
You are bound by the terms of the order. Therefore, if the order says that you pay for half of extracurricular activities then that is what it means.
This "agreement" would be related to payments being made to grandparents for a child's vacation by the child's biological and primary custody mother.
answered on Oct 6, 2023
A party is legally bound by a court order with regard to domestic matters. Text messages and emails that are not reflected in a court order parties do not legally have to follow, that is, again, in matters involving child support, child custody & visitation.
i signed Florida birth certificate, mother and i affirmed im the biological father with the doctor. i was present at the hospital during her birth. i know florida has a putative father registry to confirm paternal rights and will register, however cannot do an instant search or register and the... View More
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answered on Aug 16, 2023
No, you will have to file for legitimation in Georgia.
My exes boyfriend is an attorney and is representing her in a contempt case I filed while I'm representing myself because I cannot afford my own. She owes over 10k in arrears from years ago and is now enforced to pay and is--simply not to lose her DL. But now she is behind on all of her half... View More
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answered on Aug 5, 2023
Attorneys fees will not be deducted from arrears. You wouldn't be ordered to pay her fees if you win the case. You should keep looking for an attorney.
My wife filed a temporary protection order on me, in a county I don't live in, and at time of filing, she didn't live there, either. I feel like I was screwed and no lawyer would touch this case. There are way more details than I have room for here. If any can help me, I'd owe you my... View More
answered on Jul 31, 2023
If you have court tomorrow, it is likely too late for an attorney to assist you, if you reached out to one today.
So my question is, if I get a new job and move abroad, should I report my income for the child support, and should I continue paying the child support when I’m abroad?
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answered on Jul 19, 2023
Yes.
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answered on Jul 16, 2023
Yes.
answered on Apr 25, 2023
You will have to contact an attorney directly and speak with them. And I would explain to the attorney exactly what you are looking for, so they can determine if they are able to bill for simply writing a parenting plan for an ongoing case.
He hasn’t paid since December. I went to the courthouse to file a contempt and was referred to my attorney because the judge hasn’t signed the divorce papers and it has been over a year. He paid via Zelle so I am due 4 payments on the 15th. What do I do?
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answered on Apr 11, 2023
He can't be in contempt if the divorce order wasn't signed. You need to co tact an attorney to finalize the divorce.
The child support agreement states 18 or until completion of Highschool.
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answered on Apr 1, 2023
If the child has reached the age of majority as defined in the Order, you can just stop paying.
My ex husband has custody of our daughter, 2 years old, uses her as a pawn against me. When things are going good with them, I can see her, but when I do something they don't like or agree with them I am not allowed to see her. I need help! I have a court date in May coming up and can't... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2023
If you can't afford to pay for an attorney I'm not sure how we can assist you here. We can't give you a step by step guide of how to represent yourself. I would suggest using your credit, obtaining a loan, asking family & friends, and doing what you can to gather the funds to... View More
I didn't word My question clearly enough. Physical custody was obtained through the court system. This is what I would consider ghost arrears, in other words my last payment in December 2020 should have finalized and closed the case with zero arrears remaining. F a st forwarding to this... View More
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answered on Mar 30, 2023
There isn't a way to answer your question. It's too specific and an attorney would have to review the court orders as well as all payments made in order to advise you if you are correct or not. Given the small amount, you'd pay a lawyer much more to figure it out, it may make sense... View More
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