Are there any court cases in Texas where a step-father was ordered to pay child support for his step-child?
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Well, that was a very profound answer from a "blooming" law student.\n\nCare to enlighten us on what you found on this subject during your "free time"??  You have free time to look this up, more free time to type a response, but not time to tell us anything worth reading?? hhhmmmm\n\nGeez, you'd better add some substance to your answers once you graduate or the Bar will chew you up!!
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Honestly, your best bet is probably to set up an appointment to meet with a divorce lawyer in your state if you want good advice.\n\nIn AR, child support can be based on imputed income.  In other words, it can be based on a parent's ability to earn rather than their actual earnings.
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go to the court system and tell them about your child support and that he has not been paying and that you want him to start paying and then you get a order against him for all of that and above. then see how he likes that.
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actually, I believe as long as he is a full time student he would still have to continue Child Support payments until he Commissions, drops out of full time school or wwhatever the state's laws are..in our case, it's 23(NY)\n\nIf he were to enlist, or join the Reserves/Guard, I think it stops.
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I most cases this depends on a few things ( the state you live in, your judge, age of your child, date of when he filed for vists) I know in Michigan the father is responable for all of this. My ex has to pay for everything when our son was born.
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Go to your County Courthouse and get the forms "Request to enforcce Child suppoprt". Once you have the order go through they can put up a warrant for his arrest and place a certain amount of the Child support owed as the bail & every cent goes back to you. At least that is how it works here in Arizona.  I would go to the Law Library at your courthouse or Legal Aid and talk to them about it.\n\nOnce you do have the order they will also hold is income tax and send that directly to you.
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i would get a family lawyer that specifically deals with child custody cases. it is very possible you can get custody of the child in question. the judge may even order that the father be put in rehab for a certain amount of time and then have to attend parenting classes just to have visitation rights. they did the same thing to my sister and my parents when i was growing up but that is here in texas. insure of your location so the laws may be alot different. contact a family lawyer to find out more.\ngood luck
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Contact your local child support agency.  If you have an order, they are the agency to enforce it.  \n\nThey have a number of resources at their disposal...wage garnishments, liens, bank account access, you name it!! It takes time to get the ball rolling, but it's well worth it.
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The state will pay if child support is requested.
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If he is getting paid in euro's it will be a lot more difficult, but you could try contacting the US consulate for guidance (google for consulate contact info). If he is working for a US company and paid in dollars you should just contact the state Child Support Enforcement Agency that your support case was filed in and give them his current location and the name of the employer if you know it. They can do a lot with a little information and a lot of follow up (pressure) from you.
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No ...\n\n\nhttp://www.divorcenet.com/states/texas/txart18
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Yes they can.  My father found out this the hard way after never paying his child support.  As a result until all of that past due support is paid up (plus interest) his SS check is being garnished.  He also has young daughter that they are hitting him for now until she gets out of school.
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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.
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Yes, an unwed father is responsible for child support.  How it is handled, and the exact legalities is a state level mandate, and varies depending on State Statues.
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The answer is not a straight yes or no.  More information here is needed.  What state do you live in?  Do you currently have a child support order that he has violated?\n\nLet's take California for instance.  If you do not have a child support order already in place, then you and your daughter are screwed.  Constitutionally, the California courts are without authority to order back support which pre-dates your filing of a motion for support.  The court only has jurisdiction to order support from the date you file the motion forward.\n\nIf you do have a current child support order that he has not been paying then there are many ways to enforce the back support.  It does not vanish when your daughter turns 18.  He owes it all plus interest at 10% per year.  The best way to enforce is it to obtain a wage garnishment order from the superior court.  In addition, contact your local District Attorneys' office.  People who skip out on child support are akin to murderers in the eyes of the law.  It is serious business.\n\nFeel free to contact me through this service if you'd like to discuss the matter.
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I think the only way a stepchild is "entitled" to any ss benefits would be if the Stepfather went through the adoption process. Even so, if you are still in your mothers home she will receive those benefits on your behalf.
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sounds like mother is no good. if he is an adult why is dad still paying child support? money should go to son automatically! maybe son should go to FOTC and dispute that case. let me know if you need my help. ntjack02@yahoo.com. and good luck god bless you.