What are my options? She is behind by $4000. Thank you
answered on Aug 21, 2019
Contact Domestic Relations and have them file for contempt. It's actually a bit odd that the computer has spewed out a contempt petition already
My husband has been paying support since his ex gf and him split up. He has been over paying as his job kept taking the money out. He has been receiving checks back from support for a few months of random amounts, which we did not understand why either. When he logged onto the online portal for... View More 
answered on Aug 20, 2019
He can find out for sure by contacting your local Domestic Relations Office. Is his child 18 and been graduated from high school? That's the most likely reason. The checks are being sent back to him because he apparently overpaid and didn't owe any more support. Tell him to make the call... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2019
I'm assuming you mean you signed an Acknowledgment of Paternity. That means you swore that the child is your biological child. If a support action is filed against you, you'd better consult with an experienced family law attorney to find out if you have any options to avoid paying support... View More
She said that I am able to work full time so she calculated it at 40 hours minimum wage. Stated that was my capacity to earn
answered on Aug 18, 2019
I assume your question is "Can she do that?" The answer is "yes". You'll probably have to find another part-time job or a full-time one.
answered on Aug 18, 2019
No. Child support is for a child who has been born, not one who's waiting to be.
answered on Aug 9, 2019
Yes. The receipt of Social Security benefits is taken into consideration when the support order is calculated.
The case was established in Philadelphia. He has my son in Delaware and I am currently residing in NC with his other child. When I brought his kids to see him last summer he held both of them a day before I was scheduled to travel back and demanded child support back. He demanded I return a large... View More
answered on Aug 6, 2019
I think you need the court's help at this point -- and you're getting shafted with the whole pay-back-child-support "deal." Technically, if your son has been with his father in the state of Delaware for 11 months, then Delaware would have jurisdiction for any child custody case... View More
that if I signed over the house which I did she would finalize the divorce and the support payments would stop. I have the email from her lawyer and her stating the agreement . After I signed over the house they would not have any contact with me and 2 1/2 years later they still take support from... View More
answered on Aug 5, 2019
Sir, I am sorry you had this negative experience. In Pennsylvania, an agreement regarding child support is against public policy and will not prohibit a parent from seeking support for a minor child. Thus, if the agreement is for child support, it is null and void.
With respect to spousal... View More
answered on Aug 4, 2019
Not really -- and if you do, I don't think such a provision would be enforced. Child support is for the benefit of the *child*, not either (or both) of the parents, and so neither parent can bargain that benefit away. At best, the parents can have a "gentleman's agreement"... View More
I was just notified by domestics that her father was approved for SSI/ disability and i can schedule a hearing for arrears. Is that money paid to me or my daughter( who is now an adult) ?
answered on Jul 24, 2019
The past-due child support is owed to you. If you want her to receive it instead, you can sign paperwork to allow that to occur. I suggest that you let him pay you and then you can give it to her if you feel it's appropriate. These child support arrears are for all the years you took care of... View More
wife. I also have another child with another ex.
I pay child support for 4 of my 6 six kids. the other 2 I reside with along with my wife.
the mother of my 3 oldest kids recently got a job after 10 years of being on ssi. and my oldest just turned 19 nad is in college. the money... View More
answered on Jul 23, 2019
I suggest that you gather all of your paperwork and sit down with an experienced family law attorney to discuss what, if any, action you should take. It's really not possible to guess whether it would benefit you or not to go back to court because we'd need more information than you can,... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2019
You're entitled to payments commencing the date you filed so, if you didn't file until recently, you won't be entitled to back support beyond your filing date.
We just had an order put into place in the beginning of June because he went for a modification. Instead of appealing it since he didn't like the outcome he applied for another modification in July.
answered on Jul 16, 2019
He can file as often as he likes. At some point the court may award you counsel fees if it you have an attorney. If yoiu don't, I suggest that you retain one.
I went to welfare today and told the guy at the desk I didn't want child support. After talking for a while and signing a few papers I found out one of the papers was to find the father after I told him I didn't want it done. Can I stop them from finding the dad if I don't want child support?
answered on Jul 10, 2019
I'm not 100% sure, but it's my understanding that DPW may require you to seek child support before you're qualified to receive public assistance yourself. Either that, or *DPW* will file a petition for child support against Father to seek reimbursement for the public assistance you... View More
They are threatening to go to domestics because they are evil and aren't happy with themselves and constantly text and harrass me everyday for whatever they can think of to mess with me.
answered on Jul 8, 2019
it would probably would be too soon to obtain the information but usually the notices of a hearing date go out within days after the case is filed.
answered on Jul 7, 2019
Likely, yes - at least with a temporary order which reflects the current reality of where the children reside right now.
In addition, the earlier you file to open a support case, the sooner a support order can be entered - and that order will be retroactive to the date of filing. So file... View More
we just find out that the dad is dead, is any support that my child is eligable?
answered on Jul 2, 2019
If your daughter is still a minor, she may be eligible for Social Security Survivor's benefits. Contact your local Social Security office to find out.
I showed the mediator our most recent custody order which he replied this was 2015. It is our most recent order. I showed other documents that our kids live with me. How is the support mediator supposed to determine who our kids live with when I say they reside with me and he claims they live with... View More
answered on Jun 19, 2019
I suggest that you obtain a copy of the custody docket, which should show that the most current order is the one from 2015. Then gather up documentation that tends to show that the children reside with you - school records, doctor's records, extracurricular activities rosters, etc. Anything... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2019
Depends on your divorce and custody agreement. Generally the obligation to pay child support ends at age 18 or graduation from high school, whichever is later.
This for a modification in child support in Pennsylvania
answered on Jun 10, 2019
Trust your attorney. Conferences sometimes do not include the parties. Usually this is to establish the issues, schedule witnesses, or identify additional information that might be needed. You will be in the conference through your attorney so make sure s/he has all the information they need... View More
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