Is there monetary restitution obilgated to be paid by parents who abused their children.?
111050
Whatever court of law has jurisdiction where the offense took place!
714411
i'm glad you got a conclusion that offered you some type of closure.  i'm hopeful that your child is seeing a child therapist at the perpetrator's expense to offset any issues that may arise in the future.\n\npeace.
314242
I have been divorced 7 years and have received about $1000 dollars from my ex-wife. I have raised my son and daughter since they were 12 & 6. My son is now on his own and of course my daughter is still home. I have taken my ex to court 5 times and she still won't pay (it has cost me about $1,500). I have taken the action on my own since she doesn't seem to care. I made up excuses why they couldn't go over but soon relized that she didn't want to go to jail so she didn't do much. It is up to the courts to decide the ultimate outcome. Your children will figure out what is going on as they get older. I found out by speaking positive things about their mother all these years helped me not look like the bad guy. My children now understand what kind of person their mother is on their own. I pray for people like us to prosper in all ways despite having a parent not caring for their own children. GOD BLESS
798250
By "paying", do you mean restitution?  If that's it, then most people who are incarcerated and have to pay restitution, do so after they get out.  The time that they get is repayment for breaking a criminal law.  The payment, if it's restitution, is the civil part to make the victim "whole" again.  Unfortunately, in this country, the criminal justice system has a way of only looking out for itself.  So, in the end, you may have to keep up with when the offender is released and then go after them in civil court.  The down side to this is that most newly released offenders who spent considerable time, either disappear or else never amount to anything afterwards which would keep you from collecting a penny.  Good Luck!
962249
If you call the police department and ask them they will tell you.  Also calling a family law attorney should get you the answer.  I think most attornies would not charge to answer this question.  You should be able to get a free consultation with an attorney to discuss this.  Be sure to ask about this when you call.  I think you may have waited too long, but I hope not.  Child abuse cases really should never have a time limit to prosecute.  Good luck with this and don't let that slime ruin your life.  Remember the best revenge is living well.  Don't give him another minute of your life after you are done pursuing this matter.  Sadly your mother is even more guilty for not protecting you.
43196
Juvenile/Domestic Relation Law varies from state to state in the U.S.  I know in Virginia "they" (the court system) attempt other remedies first - after all, if you are in jail, it does the children (the only consideration as far as the court is concerned) NO good.  It also costs the taxpayers money to keep you there, and, it potentially costs the taxpayers more if they have to subsidize your childrens support.  Most likely, if you are in fact liable for support (back support or otherwise), the system will attempt to garnish your wages first, place a lein on any bank accounts in your name, and intercept tax refunds and the like.  Also, if you did happen to end up in jail - at least in Virginia - the 'tab' keeps running!  Your best bet, again, if you do owe, is to begin paying, a-absolutely-s-a-p, and keep (SECURE!) ALL receipts of your payments, AND TAKE THEM WITH YOU TO COURT!!!  Also, if you have to appear in court, BE RESPECTFUL, to your ex as well as the judge (well, you should respect the mother of your children in any event, it IS in the BEST INTEREST of YOUR CHILDREN).  Best of luck! - g
1147588
If the support is not court ordered and the mother is not requesting support then legally he doesn't have to  pay anything. Morally however, and assuming he's a responsible father and parent, then he should be making it his business and priority to ensure that his child or children are provided for to the best of his financial ability.
619978
Yes! I believe if parents want the reponsibilty of raising children that also includes knowing their where abouts at all times. If the parent is going to be neglectfull and sit in the house and watch tv and let their kids go outside and play by themselves and then someone grabs them and the kids get hurt or end of dead, i definitly believe that the parents should have the same punishment as the person who hurt their kid. Because if the parent would have been watching their own kid(s)- their kid(s) would be unharmed. Parents need to take care of your own kids and not allow a stranger to take care of them for you. If parents do their job, no one gets hurt or goes to jail, end of story!
975226
It depends on how much money you have. I have seen far too many innocent people punished because of poor representation.  Good Luck!
882688
for me, anyone guilty of murder should be able to earn, but all their money should then be allocated to his/her victims.... a permanent indenture if you like.\nbut i agree with you, people like oj should be condemn to end their lifes in a morass of anonymity... who wants that kind of bloke for a role model to our children
292013
No. However, the parent's estate is responsible for the debt. In other words, if parents have more debt than can be paid off, the children won't receive any sort of inheritance.\n\nOh, one exception. If the parents have made any sort of gift to the children in the last years of their life, they may be required to return that gift. This depends on the state they live in.
288287
Go to your State Human Resources website and look up child support enforcement. Call them and keep calling them. they will garnish a person's wages and give you that money.
533215
Thats a decision to be made with your lawyer. Usually, its how much you feel you should get to cover damages (to the car, and of course, yourself/medical bills) as well as the time away from your child, if you fell you can place a price on that. Your accident lawyer should help you set reasonable goals.
978681
Yes they do collect benefits.  I honestly don't know how they are managing so much in benefits and for so long.  They must have changed the rules again or something.  Because no-one I know would have ever qualified for all they are getting.  The living arrangements alone would have never been acceptable.  Alot of these kids would have been placed in foster homes and the parents charged with neglect.
1141872
The other posters above are correct in that you should contact the police and give them every piece of evidence that you have. Also contact a civil attorney though, and get the ball rolling on a civil suit to collect the money owed to you.
85862
No. The childs father is responsible. But first how old is the child and the father. Its possible that the father's parents may have to pay for a while. Its also possable that the father may be put in jail. Depends on the age. A LITTLE MORE information would really be helpful.
428927
In Washington:\nBoth parent's income are added together to come up with a standard of living amount for the child.\nIf either party does not have a job, they are given a potential earning amount based on their age and earning potential. It generally does not matter if one does not have a job. The court takes the implied amount, combines it with the other parents income and comes up with a percentage each parent is responsible for.\nIf one parent is destitute, they are required to pay at least $25 a month.\nIf the "ex" is a stand up person, they will find a way to kick you something even if it comes from the student loans...