will that in any way effect my child support?
396822
Family law varies from state to state and within that state from county to couty and within that county, from Judge to Judge. Generally however, noncustodial parents who live in the same county where I live receive at least every other weekend visitation and one weekday,every single week, such as a Wed. If a parent splits custody, having the kids half of the time, in the majority of circumstances it can actually lower child support but only if the Judge's ruling and/or your Divorce Agreement states so. If it were me I would agree regardless as this surely makes you look like a concerned, interested Dad to your Judge which I'm sure you are. Also important for your child. That said, seek legal advice.
121866
I think if he has been ordered to pay child support some type of parternity must have been established.  He can go to court and stop you from moving out of state.  I would contact an attorney and talk them about this.  Good luck!
468483
The courts will follow the law.  But there are also always exceptions.  There are laws regarding the order of the priority of the obligation to support a child.\n\nDo a google for your state and "child support calculator"  You will get a page that will help you see what the law says.\n\nThere are several things to consider.  \n\nFirst, HAVE A PATERNITY TEST DONE.  It costs about $100 and can save you tons of money if the child isn't yours.\n\nSecond, oddly enough, in the eyes of the court, there is only a small amount of money they have to leave you to support yourself and your family.  You will be able to look at the laws if you do the google I told you about.  Or google for your state and "child support guidelines."  But the standard is that you can expect to pay one weeks take home pay per month in child support.  And that is normal, not excessive in the eyes of the court.\n\nBut you really need a good lawyer.  Not knowing about the child does not remove your obligation, but your situation provides you with some compelling arguments for decreased child support to be ordered.  Plus there is the question, why did the mother wait until now to request child support?\n\nWhen you prepare for court, make sure you have details of your family budget, all your bills, the expenses for your children, etc.  Come up with any paperwork you can.\n\nBut I will warn you, if you have a nice house, nice cars, etc., the court is not going to have much sympathy.  It sounds dumb, because logical people can see that you worked hard to be able to provide your family with nice things and that you didn't budget for the expense of the other child, but in the eyes of the court, that child has a right to a percentage of your money, like it or not.\n\nGood luck.  And as expensive as it may be, get a good lawyer. It may save you tons of money in the long run.
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
80358
You could call your local Child Support Enforcement Agency.  We are going through that also.
1041903
They're not saying it's child support. You obviously agreed to the alimony payments in the divorce decree, and you are liable for them. The child support enforcement division has jurisdiction over all support payments. She has a right to enforce the tenets of the settlement agreement. If your financial status has changed, you can petition the court to revise.
178096
Even if he signs over his parental rights, that doesn't resolve him of financial responsibility in most cases. It gets tricky when it crosses state lines however. Many states now have reciprical agreements, where support payments in one state will be honored (and enforced) by the other.\n\nYou would need to contact the family courts in Missouri to see if they will enforce child support payments ordered by a New Mexico court.
1134742
I would call child support enforcement and have them look into it..sounds fishy to me.
1039072
My ex pulled stuff too. Your ex will probably get away with it. Just concentrate on the custody. People like your ex will find a way of getting out of paying and you don't want someone like him raising your child.
739484
"Any thoughts on family law. Advise please!? My question is in regards to visitation, child support and child's well-being.  My 5 yr old son's father used to be very regular on child support payments and visitation. 2 years ago I remarried and began going to counselling because of problems with or son. In this time we discovered he had a problem with transitions. We got my son's father to come to a meeting and he agreed to help anyway he could. About year ago, he decided to take on a new job which was supposed to pay off some debt he had. His visitation became less frequent and payments started becoming late. I confronted him on his decision as my son was already getting very upset about less visitation, Plus he was acting out. Then last April he went on a trip for a month overseas. He kept up his payments but his visitation was getting worse.Now both visitation and payments are declining. He is not phoning to say he can't make it my son is very upset. What can I do from a legal standpoint? What are my son's rights? Thank you."\n\nThere is no quick answer to your question.\n\nYou have two separate issues that are not really related in the eyes of the law.\n\nFirst, there is the problem of irregular visitation by the non-custodial parent and the impact it has on your child.  Unfortunately, there's nothing the Court can do about that and as you already know, you'll be challenged in your own attempts to deal with it.\n\nLet me stress that in response to your amplification on the question (here and elsewhere): There is nothing you can do in a legal forum to make a dad a better dad.  If you feel that your child's interaction with his father is detrimental to the child, then you can ask a judge to have visitation reduced or entirely eliminated (though usually the father has to be unfit in order to justify such actions).  I understand that it's a rough set of circumstances, but unless there is abuse or neglect-- that is causing actual physical harm to your son or a failure to thrive-- the courts and even governmental agencies like Child Protective Services (or DCFS, etc.) are powerless to act.\n\nIt isn't the role of government to make people better parents.  You picked the father and had a child with him.  That means dealing with him-- and all the problems he brings along-- at least until your child is 18 years of age.  That's just the reality of it.  And no court can change that.\n\nSeparate the issue of visitation and child support in your mind-- and then call the child's father and-- focusing on the psychological needs of your child-- ask that the father make more frequent phone calls to his child and that he try to keep up with the visitation schedule better.  Try to be understanding about your ex's situation-- because being snippy and accusative with him won't get the results you want for your child.  \n\nAgain, in response to your amplification, even if you've been patient for a very long time and you have now run out of understanding and patience, if it's your child that you care about then you'll remember honey's the best way to catch a fly.  That it isn't too much too ask for the father to keep his visitation schedule isn't what's going to get him involved.  If you nag, he won't want to come around.  If you hound him, he won't want to come around.  If he owes support and doesn't want to feel guilty about it, then he won't come around.  You have a lot to do with whether or not he'll come around to spend time with your child.  \n\nSecond, there's the separate issue of child support.  Back child support is something the Court can and will do something about.  In fact, you don't even have to go to Court-- your state has a child support enforcement agency mandated by federal law that will help you collect back child support.  \n\nI'd start by contacting them and filling out an application to get their ass
599908
Skip town..change your name and social security number...\nthat way she doesn' take any more of your stuf and get all that child support dough.
122291
supposedly yes but I would contact the child support contact site and get a confirmation or go to domestic relations and have them set it up for you
608882
Depends on your state, since the laws surrounding child support are not federally mandated.  For the most part though,  there is no statute of limitations on past due support, as long as the child is still a child.  In addition, an ongoing crime doesn't set at the date it began, but the day it ended.  As such, even if there is a statute of limitations, the other party will be able to sue if the father is currently and continuously not paying his court ordered share.
604346
Yes for sure. Child support comes before anything else.
88454
Yes.. They're both mutually exclusive.. If you don't pay child support, you're still entitled to "parenting time" a.k.a. visitation rights..And if you don't have "parenting time", you're still obligated to pay child support (though you should contact a lawyer and have your "parenting time" enforced by a court order).
932275
Wow!  You are in for a battle.  Call the child support office first.  If they can't or won't help you, you'll probably have to get an attorney.   If you're really owed the money, don't let them keep it.   It CAN be done.   Good lluck
655331
I believe that in most states you can.  If there is an official child support order in place and he has not paid it, then after you turn 18 and you are a legal adult, you should be able to.  I like other people's answer about checking with your local officials.