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answered on Jun 11, 2014
Depending on what you file, the court may have an ability to pay hearing.
answered on May 22, 2014
Generally , yes. If you are cohabiting and he is contributing to the support of your children, that is a good situation to petition for a modification/suspension of court ordered child support obligations. He should make the motion to the court through counsel or pro se if he cannot afford to... View More 
She does get the dependant allowance from his disability each montj..does this mean i cant go after back support?
answered on May 14, 2014
If he is disabled ... and the court finds that he does not have the ability to pay, the chances are VERY unlikely (unless he wins the lottery or something) that the monies can be collected.
answered on May 14, 2014
It usually gets deported with them - UNLESS we(United States) have a treaty(with destination of deportee country) for international support obligations OR the Non custodial parent voluntarily and willingly sends the monies they owe.
answered on Apr 21, 2014
Generally, no. However, there are some exceptions. Meet with a family court attorney to discuss your particular situation to fully evaluate the matter.
answered on Apr 20, 2014
Your question does not provide enough information. If you owe child support to her and/or the state, she is not able to waive any amounts owed to the state for insurance welfare benefits etc.
answered on Apr 20, 2014
That depends on what the required Css-1 form specified as far as bookkeeping - garnishment, or private agreement. Meet with a family court attorney to clarify what the status of the case is with the court. If you make a modification and is is done improperly,it could have negative consequesnces.
answered on Apr 20, 2014
From your question, it is unclear whether you are owed, or you owe, child support. Meet with a family court attorney to assist you in resolving the matter.
answered on Dec 3, 2013
Computers may be perfect ... but the people operating them oft are not. Get in touch with your case worker and see if you can't get it straightened out... unless new girlfriend has already agreed to pay.
answered on Nov 10, 2013
You may also be asked to forgo all state benefits - including health insurance for your child. Sometimes when the state collects child support, they are attempting to recover from the father for benefits (we) they have already given to the child. Alternatively, if you reconcile and he moves in with... View More
The child is 6 years old they live in RI AND WE LIVE in CT . How can we go about the situation
answered on Nov 10, 2013
Sure, fighting is always an option. Sadly, the outcome is not guaranteed and the process has costs in terms of opportunities lost, tangible and otherwise. Only he can fight his case as it is unlikely the child has been adjudicated as yours. If he admitted paternity at any time prior during the... View More
answered on Nov 10, 2013
Ceasing garnishment implies your obligation is satisfied. Any local attorney should be able to assist you with that. It is a fairly simple document to get.
The children in question are ages 6 and 9. He has several other children and all of the mothers of his children were told they can't file due to the fact that he's on social security. How true is this? The mother of the 6 and 9yr olds gets less than part time hours and is on state assistance.
answered on Aug 13, 2013
Be sure to consult with a Rhode Island Family court attorney - RI Legal Services is a good place to start if you are the mother on state assistance. This will enable you to discern whether he is receiving SSI or SSDI and understand the various ramifications as a result.
answered on Aug 13, 2013
Encourage him to consult with a Family Court attorney to assist in the petition to the court.
answered on Jul 7, 2013
Depending on your household income, you may qualify for cost free assistance from Rhode Island Legal Services. If you do not qualify for their no cost services, you may try the Rhode Island Bar Association lawyer referral service and see if you qualify for their reduced fee program. It is a good... View More
My state has always had his Social Security number and his employer, which is the U.S. Army. They could never find him and now finally he has settled in one state. If I get a lawyer, would I receive back child support for the 13 years we have been looking for him? How would I go about this process?
answered on Jul 6, 2013
Consult with a local family court attorney to review the file and see if there has been a motion pending and for how along along with other factual details that will give insight on the question you posit. (I) help@401divorce.com handle these type of matters on a regular basis in Rhode Island... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2013
They can. As long as you have filed a motion for modification the court will apply whatever remedy they grant retroactively, meaning they will go back and apply it starting the date that you filed. If you owe arrears they may continue to collect interest however. Speak with OCCS about your... View More
I was collecting unemployment, but the benefits ran out. Can I take him back to court for an increase now that I'm no longer collecting?
answered on Feb 25, 2013
Meet with an attorney to see if it is worth it under the newest revision of the Child Support guidelines. http://www.cse.ri.gov/documents/RIscheduleJune2012.pdf
answered on Dec 19, 2012
These costs (or more specifically the potion of the costs for the coverage of the children) are taken into account in the child support worksheet calculations. Make sure that you were given proper credit in your case by consulting with a family court practitioner.
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