I currently live in Texas. I found out my husband never divorced his first wife. We've been together almost 10 years, married 6 years. I am having our marriage voided and I'm moving to Indiana near Hartsville, with the kids. I will not have a job right away, I will make maybe 20% the... View More 
answered on Jan 10, 2019
You can get child support established even if you do not have a job. Each county in Indiana has free legal services available to parents looking to establish child support obligations. This website can help you. https://www.in.gov/dcs/2483.htm
Oldest turns 19 in 2 days. Lives at college in Texas. Youngest turns 18 in three weeks and is in last year of high school. Will the support stop for the 19 year old or do I have to go to court to stop it? And will they automatically reevaluate the support for the other one when the support stops... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2018
It will not automatically stop. You will need to file a petition to emancipate the child as of their 19th birthday. This shall be completed prior to the child's 19th birthday. A new child support worksheet will need to be completed to obtain the new support amount for the 17 year old.... View More
answered on Oct 10, 2018
You can file and ask for a provisional hearing, during which you can ask for provisional support.
answered on Aug 20, 2018
No. Child support does not get stopped due to a disagreement about parenting. If you disagree with your daughter staying over at her boyfriend's house that is an issue for you to bring up with the custodial parent. If nothing is done, it may be an issue you need to visit in court.
answered on Aug 6, 2018
You don't have the ability to choose who you live with. The judge overseeing your custody will make a decision based on the best interests of the child. You don't get to decide who you live with until you are emancipated.
That said, the wishes of the child are a factor in deciding... View More
The night he left his family beat me and my sister and we had to get pictures of our body taken at the police station
answered on Aug 1, 2018
First, I am sorry to hear about the domestic abuse. Unless the Court terminates parental rights which is usually done in adoption cases or cases where the children are removed from the parents by the State. Therefore, unless there is an adoption, your husband will always have parental rights.... View More
I'm the custodial parent.
My ex lives with family rent free.
Now he's getting married to a nurse.
I have to have a second job to make ends meet.
Do I have to report the full time job and the part time job? (I only work the part time job 9 months a year.)
answered on Jul 30, 2018
Child support calculations require all income to be reported, no exceptions. Failure to disclose can have negative consequences for you in the future. Do not lie or conceal information on these forms.
It isn't showing up on Eppicard website or through the Kid's Line # .. Last payment shown was 6/20. Today is 6/30. Is something wrong on the office end?
answered on Jul 3, 2018
The best way to find out is to contact whomever is handling child support cases locally, or, if they do not have the answer, contact whomever is handling the payments.
My fiance is currently paying child support for all four children and he is paying child support in Lafayette Indiana ,Gary Indiana, Indianapolis and in Wisconsin my question is will I have to pay child support out of my paycheck and out of my taxes if we got married
answered on May 15, 2018
The answer is both yes and no.
You are not personally liable for your future husband's child support payments. Therefore your wages cannot be garnished to cover his child support.
However, if his child support payments are in arrears and his tax refund is attached to pay for... View More
answered on May 10, 2018
You could ask but you would be denied. Child support is not for the parent, it is for the child. The courts will never agree to terminate child support to a child. That is not in the best interests of the child. The only time child support will terminate is when the child is emancipated or the... View More
answered on May 3, 2018
Child support can be ordered from birth until a child turns 19 years of age or is otherwise emancipated. There are circumstances under which an 18 year old may be emancipated for child support purposes if not in school or enrolled to be in school. If you believe your child may qualify for... View More
We presently each cover 50% of kids expenses but where I struggle, he now makes so much more then I financially yet Im still covering 50% of everything
answered on May 3, 2018
Child support is modifiable if there has been a substantial change in circumstances since last order of the court or child support has not been modified during the preceding 12 months and new recommended support differs by at least 20% from current order.
We presently each cover 50% of kids expenses but where I struggle, he now makes so much more then I financially yet Im still covering 50% of everything
answered on May 2, 2018
Yes, absolutely. A substantial change in circumstances or ability to pay is grounds for requesting the amount of child support be revisited.
I have explained to the children that the support is to provide them with food, shelter, and their needs and that in fact the money is for "me" to do exactly that. When my oldest turned 18, he moved out and told me that he should receive "half" of the support that I was... View More
answered on May 2, 2018
What's the question? You are correct. Child support is paid to the custodial parent and not the children for use on behalf of the children. It would be crazy if it were paid directly to the children for them to determine how to use it. It doesn't matter if your daughter believes her... View More
answered on Apr 20, 2018
No. Child support terminates at emancipation or the age of 19. Adult children have the right to sue for back child support for a period of time after the child support obligation period terminates though.
answered on Apr 16, 2018
Assuming your attempts to collect back child support are within Indiana law, yes. Please be aware that there are statute of limitations for collecting back child support after a certain age, emancipation or adoption.
I live in Indiana. My ex wife was engaged 4 months after we were divorced. She has gotten remarried. They live in our old house. When child support was calculated it was based on her expenses at that house. Now he lives there with his daughter. Should the income and expenses be recalculated since... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2018
Based on your question if there has been a substantial change in circumstances child support can be re-calculated. If that is found you can request her spouses income be imputed into the calculation but you must be able to prove that the other income is covering what are the needs of the child.
She turns 19 but will be a senior still.do i still pay or once she turns 19 im done?
answered on Mar 30, 2018
You can terminate child support if, you are ordered to pay support for a child, and if the child:
is age 19;
has joined the United States armed services;
is married;
is not under the care or control of either parent or someone else approved by the court; or... View More
I had to pick up insurance do I have to give him a copy of my insurance card?
answered on Mar 28, 2018
If it is court ordered then yes, but you must look at the language of the agreement, because most agreements state unless otherwise unable to. Since you have picked up the insurance on the children you must provide your ex with a copy of those documents. IF you fail to do so it could result in your... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2018
No. You cannot terminate your parental rights absent an action by the state against you or the child is adopted by another adult.
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