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answered on Aug 19, 2020
A judge will likely consider the side business as part of the father's net resources which would be used to calculate child support.
For a dna test.my question is if he has a lawyer why would it take him or her 6 years to reach me I live in Dallas he lives in Austin I have asked to get parental rights but he won’t sign the forms
answered on Aug 6, 2020
I cannot answer a question about another person's irrational behavior. If you think that you are the father of the boy, you can file a Petition to Establish Paternity and, in that process, ask the Court to order a DNA test to be sure.
I have been paying for child support and 100% of car insurance for two kids. Due to learning that I can no longer cover them because my name is not on the title of either car, I no longer have insurable interest my ex expects me to still pay 100% if she adds them to her policy
answered on Jul 29, 2020
Most divorce Decrees would not require that the non-custodial parent has to pay for the children’s insurance. Such a provision could only be included in a Decree by agreement. You will have to closely read your Decree to see what your obligations are.
I always have to wait for my girlfriend to get out of work before I can see my daughter. She is always left with my gf's parents. My gf and I do not live together. There is no court order. I do have her covered under my health insurance and help provide financially.
answered on Jul 27, 2020
Without a court order saying otherwise, you have the same rights that she does. Therefore, you can pick up your daughter whenever you want to, even if the mother is not present.
Without a court order, the mother can keep the child from you and you can keep the child from the mother. To... View More 
i have a 17 yrs old daughter that has been living with me since she was 8 yrs old and her mom is asking for child support since she born......what can i do to get her to pay me child support, we went to court but she said my daughter was living with her and the judge didn’t do anything, even when... View More
answered on Jul 9, 2020
If your daughter has been living with you and the court order gives the mother the exclusive right to designate the daughter’s residence, then you could ask the court for a modification of the old order.
Tengo 2 hijos que residen en PR. La pension asignada por la corte mientras yo vivia ayá es de $ 1832.00 mensuales y solo me sobraba despues de impuestos y demas deducciones $ 250.00 bisemanales. Al mudarme a EEUU mi sueldo aumentó pero mis gastos Tambien. Ahora mismo esta pension consume casi el... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2020
Cualquier cambio en la cantidad de su child support tiene que ser pedido en la corte que establece sus pagos de su child support.
I have 5 kids with 2 different women. My first son i have full custody of. My other 4 i am not aloud to even talk to because their mother and her parents. I got another girlfriend and she told me i can no longer speak to her or my kids. If i try they will move to another state. Her parents are... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2020
A person can go to jail for not paying child support if they fall behind for a significant amount. The only way to get legal visitation rights is to have a court order signed by a judge. That order will include payment of child support. However, the other parent cannot stop visitation just because... View More
he also is reserves army and barely helps with our son. how do i go about this? we also got married in louisiana and i live in texas do i have to file in louisiana?
Moved 4 weeks ago, child is 2,
answered on Jun 3, 2020
You do not indicate in your question whether you have custody or your ex has custody. If you do not have custody, the original Court in New York will very likely remain as the Court of Continuing Exclusive Jurisdiction. In other words, if you do not presently have custody because of a Court... View More
We are separated, divorce not final. She was served and the kids were with her at the time. Austin is in the middle of a protest. I have lawyers but they are not available to talk to. I have standing orders to not change the children’s residences...but I have no clue what that means. It says... View More
answered on May 31, 2020
If there is a standing order in place then you are required to follow it. My interpretation of don’t change the children’s residence is don’t change where they live by moving unless the specified conditions have been met. It doesn’t mean that you are prohibited from following a possession... View More
With my blessing, my ex claimed our 2 children on our 2019 tax return. Since filing, one of those children has lived exclusively with me. My ex received $2,200 as a COVID stimulus, $500 of that intended for the son who now lives with me, but he has not offered to give us the money. Do I have a... View More
answered on May 30, 2020
I don’t believe that you would have a right to the $500.00, unless there is a court order saying otherwise, and it likely isn’t worth the cost to ask a court for him to give you the $500.
answered on May 26, 2020
I see that you are asking the question from Bremerton WA, but your question is under the Texas category. I can't and don't advise on law in Washington, but in Texas both documents are of utmost importance. The petition is the document that asks the court for specific relief and the... View More
Trying to see which is a better fit for my situation- need legal representation for a child custody/ visitation situation where DV history is involved
answered on May 20, 2020
Child custody is such an important matter that you should talk to multiple Family Law attorneys and hire the one you trust the most.
Does he have to help pay if he pays for his step kids to make it fair.
answered on May 19, 2020
Generally speaking, Courts will not Order a parent to make payments to benefit the parent's child after the child is emancipated (i.e. turns 18 or graduates from high school). Parents can agree to include a provision in an Order which then makes it enforceable, but Courts will not enter such... View More
Her mother is a RN now but was a CNA when we met Zuri is my 4th child I have 3 son previous marriage and legal custody of younger 2 boys and provided what ever the oldest needed. when Zuri was 1 we split and cause she didn't like girlfriend at the time she put me on child support. We got back... View More
answered on May 19, 2020
It is very doubtful that you would ever get your money back. If you child for whom you are paying support, you should go to the Court that entered the child support Order and ask that it be vacated.
The child support order states that medical costs will be split in half. A year ago both we consulted an orthodontist who determined that braces for our child would be cosmetic, and not medically necessary. We agreed that braces wouldn’t be purchased. A few days ago I received a letter with two... View More
answered on May 13, 2020
It is not possible to answer your question with any certainty without looking at the language in your Decree. Divorce Decrees are often customized, so it all depends on the language within yours.
I thought that this would have scratched my debt off since I kept paying and got nothing from her. I didn’t have a hearing or anything like that and now I found out she got my 1200 stimulus check. What can I do?
I did send the AG office a letter stating when this happened and what the... View More
answered on May 7, 2020
You may be entitled to possession credits towards your child support obligation during the period of time that your daughter was in your care. That credit, if you get it, would apply only towards your child support obligation that existed during the time you had them. If you can get possession... View More
I live in Texas and wanted to know if I’m getting this because my ex is trying to get more money from me?
answered on May 2, 2020
The OAG routinely sends these letters out without being requested to do so. Good luck. 888-343-4529.
Would you be able to ask the child/children of his absence?
answered on Apr 30, 2020
If this is for the purposes of a court proceeding discovery can be served on that person asking them to state the dates, places, times etc. that they claim to have been there. Next steps would be dependent upon that person's discovery responses.
I am about 3000 in debt. I have had 2 children since original order and one has a sensory disorder. I have a form from his dr saying i cannot work due to his therapy sessions and there being no one else to care for him. I just cannot afford to pay but do not want to go to jail which is a very real... View More
answered on Apr 29, 2020
Contact court to see if you qualify for a court appointed attorney if you can't afford one. If jail is being requested for enforcement and you are indigent you should be eligible for one.
If they won't give you one go to a probono clinic to seek assistance.
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