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1 Answer | Asked in Child Support, Family Law and Child Custody for Indiana on
Q: If permanent gurdianship was granted is the guardian responsible to support the child or the ncp? In indiana need statue
John Mario Acosta Jr.
John Mario Acosta Jr.
answered on Apr 30, 2020

Based on the information provided the non-custodial parent may still need to provide support to supplement the rearing of the child even if there is a permanent guardianship in place.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Indiana on
Q: What happens when I get notice that I have overpaid my child support by $7500 & my child has just turned 18
John Mario Acosta Jr.
John Mario Acosta Jr.
answered on Apr 29, 2020

Based on the information you provided in this question child support does not stop until 19 or if the child attends college or can convert to college expenses. If you are that far ahead you need to contact your local Child Support Office and discuss your options with them.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Indiana on
Q: Mr. Tyson, how much would this and a support judgment cost him? In re: to My sons girlfriend leaving.
Troy Tyson
Troy Tyson
answered on Apr 25, 2020

Hello, please give my office a call at (317) 514-2681 and I would be happy to walk you through this.

Thank you,

Troy

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for Indiana on
Q: My sons girlfriend moved everything out and left with both kids. Without telling him where they were staying.

She then told him that the place she moved into was not fit to live in. So she told him if he moves out of his apartment and pays for the rent he will at least know where his kids are. She now lives in his apartment he pays the rent and anything the kids need and want. He is afraid of losing his... View More

Troy Tyson
Troy Tyson
answered on Apr 24, 2020

If he does not have a custody order in place he should definitely seek one out immediately. That it the only thing that would give him enforceable parenting time with the children. Without that, there is little to stop the mother from leaving again with the children.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Indiana on
Q: Is a visitation court order consider essential travel?

My son lives in ky with his father I have visitation ordered by indiana state guidelines I have not seen my son since march 8th. I have been very patient. His last official Day of school there will be May 5th. His father still will not allow me my visits

K. Aaron Heifner
K. Aaron Heifner
answered on Apr 19, 2020

Yes, The Court Order for parenting time with your minor child is deemed essential travel. Indiana Governor addressed exchanging children in Sec. E number 16 of Indiana’s stay at home order on or about March 20, 2020. This includes travel to other states, Kentucky.

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Support and Tax Law for Indiana on
Q: If a 2019 tax refund was offset and paid deliquent child support in full, are they eligible for this stimulus check?
Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Apr 14, 2020

There are only two requirements for anyone to receive the stimulus check: Filing an income tax return for 2018 or 2019 (2019 tax returns can be filed anytime, but--because of the pandemic--they are not due until August of September, 2020); and still be alive and breathing.

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law, Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Indiana on
Q: Can i claim myself & my 6 month old on taxes this year if:

- Father & i never married

- Father doesnt get a return dur to back-taxes & debts

- Father does not pay child support

- He can claim head of household from Oct 2019 - Feb 2019 for myself & our son

- Before we separated, I txted him that he could claim... View More

D. Mathew Blackburn
D. Mathew Blackburn
answered on Apr 1, 2020

For IRS purposes whichever parent provided more than half of the support for the child is the custodial parent and is entitled to claim the child.

To transfer that right to the other parent requires a Form 8332. A verbal promise is not enforceable.

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Indiana on
Q: Can u still have court if u haven't meet with you legal aid appointed by court? Are u able to reschedule your court date
John Mario Acosta Jr.
John Mario Acosta Jr.
answered on Mar 3, 2020

Based on your question you can request it and it will be up to the court to grant or deny it.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Indiana on
Q: If my employer provides health insurance for my child and it doesn’t cost me money, do I receive a child support credit?

Filling out a support modification sheet and it asks for health care premium cost.

John Mario Acosta Jr.
John Mario Acosta Jr.
answered on Feb 28, 2020

No.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Indiana on
Q: How can I modify child support since my income has decreased?
John Mario Acosta Jr.
John Mario Acosta Jr.
answered on Feb 27, 2020

Based on your question you file a motion with the court.

2 Answers | Asked in Child Support for Indiana on
Q: Will child support take my taxes in Indiana
John Mario Acosta Jr.
John Mario Acosta Jr.
answered on Feb 24, 2020

Based on your question the State of Indiana does do tax intercepts.

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Indiana on
Q: Is indiana a mothers state ?

I also need to know about if their breast fed when will fathers get child ?

Troy Tyson
Troy Tyson
answered on Feb 24, 2020

In Indiana both parents are to have equal standing before a court when it is making determinations on child custody. The primary determining factor for custody decisions is what is in the best interests of the child.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Family Law and Child Support for Indiana on
Q: I have been separated from my husband for 4 years. Can I file for child support even though I'm still married to him?

I had a lawyer pro bono & we couldnt find my husband.

I found out that I had to pay 280 for an ad in the paper where we last knew he resided but I couldnt afford the fee.

I was told I couldnt file for child support until the divorce paperwork was in place.

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John Mario Acosta Jr.
John Mario Acosta Jr.
answered on Feb 12, 2020

Based on your question you can go to your local IV-D Prosecutor's Office and see if they will allow you to.

2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Indiana on
Q: Chances of 50/50 custody?

I want 50/50 legal and physical custody of my 13 month old daughter. My only child. Her mom has 3 subsequent children all by different men that dont pay support. Ive been in my daughters life since she was born despite her moms efforts to keep me out of her life. I hired a lawyer and took her to... View More

Troy Tyson
Troy Tyson
answered on Feb 11, 2020

This is something you should definitely be discussing with your attorney, that's what you are paying them for. In general true 50/50 physical custody is fairly tough to get, particularly if the other party objects and considering the age of the child. There is nothing wrong with you trying, as... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy and Child Support for Indiana on
Q: If my husband files chapter 7 and he has a lien on his cars from child support, will they take the cars?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 3, 2020

Likely no, bc the child support liens are senior. Consult an experienced attorney who can help you protect the property.

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy and Child Support for Indiana on
Q: If my husband files chapter 7 will they take the vehicle that's paid off, but has a lien on the title from child support
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 3, 2020

No. The child support lien makes child support the senior lien.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Indiana on
Q: Divorced 07/2019 with joint custody. living together since. Am i still obligated to pay child support of our 3 kids

Got divorced July 2019 and have lived together ever since with joint custody. Am i obligated to continue to pay child support while residing in the same house and taking care of my kids daily?

John Mario Acosta Jr.
John Mario Acosta Jr.
answered on Feb 2, 2020

Based on your question you need to advise the court and try to come to an agreement as to support with your ex-spouse

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support, Collections and Gov & Administrative Law for Indiana on
Q: Indiana- Will I get my sons fathers Tax Refund if he is behind 19k .

I filed for child support again and was approved His support started in December and comes right out of his check to me . Will IRS intercept refund or is it too early . The court sent a letter in late December stating he owed That amount otherwise I wouldn’t have known

John Mario Acosta Jr.
John Mario Acosta Jr.
answered on Jan 30, 2020

Based on your question it is a possibility his tax refund could get intercepted.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Indiana on
Q: Can a child support order amount be reduced? Family member has no income due to illness/no disability approved.

judge assigned an amount originally thought was monthly, Instead was weekly

have absolutely no income; existing at mercy of family members and friends

John Mario Acosta Jr.
John Mario Acosta Jr.
answered on Jan 29, 2020

Based on your question yes you could request a child support modification.

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