Can the courts drop or lower a Child Support case if........?
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.
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Depends on charge type, you have to convince a judge you have cause, but it is standard operating procedere in all DV cases. If you want it droped then you both have to apperar before the judge.\n\nGood Luck, Im looking at 1-3 years because of the system
388998
Take the bit*h to court, that way if you get partial custody and visitation rights, she cant sue you for child support.  You'll be suprised how fathers have rights these days to help them see their children.
614882
There is a lot involved with surrendering your parental rights.  You can do so to your spouse in the event of a divorce, however this would not exempt anyone from child support it just means that you can't have custody or make parental decisions for the child.  I hope you reconsider, however you will need an attorney if you decide to move forward with this act.
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No, depending on the state, but here in COlorado once you file the DV charges, the state takes over and prosecute's. The only way you can "drop" them is if they go to court and he pleads not guilty, they will go to a jury trial, and all you have to do is not show up then there is no evidence, and nothing happens to you either.
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
971961
yes. even people who work part time and are under the povery line have to pay child support. it would only be a small portion taken out, but yes it could be taken out.
523869
they can give up visitation rights, but i don't know about not paying child support.
717957
yes being low income does not shield them from the law.  If they loose the lawsuit the judge may if he is in a good mood lower the charges but they would have to pay even if it is in installments.
63592
I would personally steer clear of support kids unless it is a last ditch effort.  (They will take a very large percent of anything they collect and your local office will do it for free).  Is the support order going through a child support agency?  If not, you could apply for services whether you are the payer or receiver at your county support enforcement agency.  If you already have they will be able to give you the figure you are looking for.
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You need to file a Motion requesting a reduction of Child Support. You need to do it sooner than later, because the Courts only cut you slack, from the day you file, not for back pay. Then they come up with an affordable payment plan that works within your budget.
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It would seem to me that if the child is not yet the age of majority and still attending school(all though its consider \n"adult ed") and still living with you..the child support should continue.\n\nYour ex..could petition the court to have the child support cease, if the child is not living with you and/or if the child is not attending school.
915979
You can take her to court for child support.
251723
Child support is primarily determined by your income only.  Your own living expenses do not generally come into the picture.  And they shouldn't.  If your cost of living is high, it follows that your child's would be as well.  And the child is entitled to live in the style he would have if the parents had never split.\n\nThat having been said, some factors may allow courts to deviate away from the standard child support formula.  Unavoidably high costs (perhaps medical expenses or such) might allow you a lower child support payment.
136684
Sounds like a dead beet Dad. I think that Texas is the worst in enforcing child support. Too many macho men. The court order will not help if the authority's do not enforce it. You need to call your District Attorney
1042125
You have every right to take her back to court. not just to lower the child support, but also to get visting rights. She had to allow you to see them.
997753
Yes, you need to take this deadbeat to court.  I don't know where you live, so it I can't give you any specific advice, but every city has people (usually in the family assistance office) that can help you with the paperwork.\n\nYou may not want to see this guy again, but your child--HIS child--needs financial support, and you should get it for your daughter.