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My daughter had to be hospitalized last month and the insurance company (her mothers policy for her and my daughter) covered much of the cost but not everything. After insurance I pay 62% of whatever is left to pay. My ex set up a GFM page that stated the money would be used to pay medical bills... View More 
answered on Feb 13, 2018
All of the money should be going towards the medical bills if that is what the page was created for - not to you and not to your ex. In fact, if either of you profit from this personally (rather than pay off the bills) a crime may have been committed.
Am I obligated to send her all my finance documents prior to the hearing?
I am asking this cause someone I know who is paying child support says that he doesnt get anything thing taken out of the 3rd check
answered on Feb 7, 2018
Generally most child support Orders provide for a specific dollar amount to be paid on a monthly/semi-monthly or weekly basis and they then calculate the amount that is taken out of each check, depending upon how the individual is paid so that at the end of the year the total Ordered Child Support... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2018
If your son's father is not paying his court-ordered child support, you have a few options. If he is working, you may want to apply for income withholding services through the appropriate county. You also have the option to bring a motion seeking to have your son's father held in... View More
8000.00 bill. I, in no way, can afford this? am I liable for this bill?
answered on Feb 5, 2018
If your decree does not specifically require you to contribute to this type of expense, then there is a good chance you would not be held liable, especially where your ex-wife incurred the expense on behalf of your child without your knowledge or advance agreement.
In Minnesota
answered on Dec 19, 2017
There are all types of welfare programs for individuals who meet income requirements. If you do not know who fathered your child, it is best to seek voluntary paternity tests and, if necessary, bring a paternity action against the likely father as to establish child support.
my ex husband is trying to withhold payment till i prove how much i pay for daycare.
answered on Sep 22, 2017
No. If your ex-husband is withholding, you may need the assistance of an attorney.
Bitter ex took me to court for my child after we split and surprisingly he won full custody. My son (7) resides in Florida and I live here in MN. His father and I were never married. I have been paying $500 a month to him for the past 4 years without a court order. What's your advice? Should I... View More
answered on Aug 11, 2017
Unfortunately, I cannot answer this question because it is too vague. I am unsure of the "why" behind the reason you are paying the $500 per month. I would need to know more information.
My daughter is 17 and has been living with her 28 year old illegal boyfriend and has had a child with him and is now currently pregnant again. She has not lived with her mother for the past two years
answered on Jul 24, 2017
Speak with a lawyer about getting the current order modified.
She hasn't collected anything or needed help in the past and now all of a sudden she is asking for $710.00 a month.
answered on Apr 21, 2017
You are best off speaking with an attorney about your particular situation. If it has been sixteen years, there would likely be very little time left to pay support. This does not mean you will get out of paying, but I would not simply trust the mother's calculation as to the amount of support.
answered on Apr 13, 2017
Attorneys are prohibited from making comparative statements of their services such as calling themselves "the best." Virtually any lawyer who practices family law (or is willing to) can bring this motion for you.
I am going through a divorce and custody dispute. My soon to be ex is playing hard ball and I want what is best for the kids,
answered on Mar 7, 2017
You pay for an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, you seek help from your local legal services organization. However, the local legal services organization is not under any obligation to represent you.
If Supreme court Minnesota ruled it unconstitutional, are we bound to obey the Unconstitutional Order of interstate Commerce, while living in another State?
answered on Mar 7, 2017
I assume you are referring to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) but I am unsure where you received your information. It is not unconstitutional for a state other than that in which you live to enforce a child support order against you. If this were the case, every person who wanted... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2017
• 50 percent (50%) of the employee’s disposable earnings for child support or spousal support if the employee is supporting another spouse or child
• 60 percent (60%) if the employee is not supporting another spouse or child
• An additional 5 percent (5%) for support... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2017
This would certainly depend on whether a court order exists and what that court order states.
Can his ex take us to court to try to collect more money based on my income?
Can I pay him rent (since he owns the house) and buy groceries or things like that?
Do we need to file separate taxes and keep finance separate once we are married?
answered on Sep 9, 2016
This is a difficult question to provide a yes or no to due to the reality of the law. Although a court will not consider a new spouse's income, it can consider the overall financial situation of the party for whom the support amount is being calculated. With that being said, you would not need... View More
OTSC hearing was continued to September 16 because the employer lawyered up. The County Attorney did not bring the OTSC, I did, and the County is not advising me at all. I think I can handle this on my own but there are a few issues that I am concerned about- example- arrears at 40k HOWEVER, that... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2016
Frankly, you cannot handle this on your own unless you went to law school.
answered on Aug 22, 2016
You should seriously consider why you are not motivated to seek child support. Generally, agreements to waive child support will not be enforced because they are contrary to public policy. Child support is the right of the child, not the parent.
I have joint legal custody and pay child support. She agrees to our son to come and finish school here in MN. He will be coming 8/31. Do I need anything in writing?
answered on Aug 4, 2016
Depends on the language of any existing order, but you would likely need to petition the court for the move. I am unsure where the proper venue for this case might be because there is not enough information - could be Minnesota, could be Alabama.
I live in MN she lives now in GA father passed away and guardianship went to grandmother. And now grandmother passed . The uncle of my daughter is now asking for temporary guardianship and I feel she should come 2 me. I am willing 2 transition her slowly here to Minnesota but need to know my rights.
answered on Jul 25, 2016
Call your local legal services office for help. Considering you have no income, you likely qualify for help.
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