can i file bankruptcy on past due child support?
477237
Child support cannot be declared in bankruptcy.\nHow pitiful is your life that you would write off providing for a child like a bad debt for ugly shoes?\nChild support, people forget, should be called "caring for a child because it is the right thing to do - and YOUR obligation". \nRemember, a child is a choice BEFORE sex. Afterwards, it is an obligation.
443198
guess you'll have to check with the child support office...assuming you have a legal right to the information.
164940
Talk to the attorney that represented you in the bankruptcy. That is what he/she was paid for. Make sure this creditor was in the petition to discharge in the first place. If not then they have every right to pursue the matter further.
495662
in most cases no. The court usually set the child support soly on the fathers income. However anything that is considered unpaid medical may be split in a way that isnt 50/50.  In that case your combined income may be used.\nIf you have any other questions,or issues, let me know. I will tell all, I have been through about every custody and child support issue known.
451573
I WORK FOR A STUDENT LOAN COMPANY IN TEXAS, AND IF A BORROWER IS UNABLE TO MAKE PAYMENTS THEY CAN TRY TO QUALIFY FOR A DEFERMENT OR A FORBEARANCE TO POSTPONE PAYMENTS UP TO 12 MONTHS AT A TIME.  HOWEVER IF THIS IS A PRIVATE LOAN, THERE MIGHT BE DIFFERENT STIPULATIONS.  YOUR BEST BET WOULD BE TO CONTACT WHOEVER IS SERVICING YOUR LOAN AND TRY TO MAKE PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS.  IT WOULD NOT HELP YOU TO FILE FOR BANKRUPTCY BECAUSE STUDENT LOANS CANNOT BE DISCHARGED BY BANKRUPTCY, AND THE BANKRUPTCY STATUS WOULD STAY ON YOUR CREDIT REPORT FOR 7 YEARS.  I WOULD JUST GIVE THEM A CALL AND TRY TO WORK SOMETHING OUT, IF YOU DON'T YOU COULD DEFAULT, AND THEY WILL GARNISH YOUR WAGES AND TAKE YOUR INCOME TAX RETURN, AS WELL AS REPORT IT NEGATIVELY ON YOUR CREDIT.  GOOD LUCK
1097456
If you had a court order for child support before he went to jail, he should owe back child support for the time he was in jail. Just because someone goes to jail does not excuse them from paying their child support obligation.
857614
In New York state (which is all I know), you can file for child support if you are living apart, even if you are not yet divorced or legally separated.  He will then owe based on the date you filed those papers.  Here you would file in family court for this, unless the divorce papers have already been filed.\n\nIt is much easier to file for things like support and custody in family court, you can do it without a lawyer.  If your divorce is stalled, do it as soon as you can.  It will take some weeks or months to get the money anyway.\n\nCall your family court tomorrow and ask a clerk to tell you.
158370
The best course of action would be to contact an attorney. Never accept answer on such an important future impacting question from a place like this! However that being said, go here\n\nhttp://www.co.beaufort.sc.us/Auditor/Homestead.asp\n\nand here\n\nhttp://www.bankruptcyaction.com/scexemptions.htm
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.
1008843
YES!  Get a lawyer, and probably a prenupt.\n\nIn most states, only the parents income is considered for child support, not that of a new spouse.  \n\nHowever, you could very well end up with some of his debts and his financial issues coming on you, and you may want to protect your house from his ex.\n\nConsult a lawyer, and go from there.\nGood luck!
27752
Go to family court and file papers for it
5168
NO...the US Supreme Court ruled several years ago that the prior assets and current income of a parent's spouse (In this case, you) cannot be presumed to be available for the purposes of child support or spousal support, even in states where all income is otherwise considered to be community property and all debts considered to be joint obligations...that means you are not legally on the hook for his kids and his ex wife can't try to get your house...in a nutshell.\nIf you two marry and he stops working or something, they can haul his tail to prison if they have cause to believe that he's willfully avoiding his obligation, but your paycheck cannot be considered in deciding or fulfilling his support order.\nYou will want to consult an attorney specialising in family law about specifics such as whether you should file your taxes jointly or seperately, how a jointly purchased home should be deeded and to draw up a prenuptual agreement about any inheritance you may recieve in the future and MAKE OUT A WILL....Both of you.\n(the Supreme Court ruling left some confusion about the distribution of assets aquired by one party but within the marriage)
198948
Yes you can file it. If they owe you money the time has ran out to get it back. They only go back 3 yrs. If you owe them money you might have to pay penalties. I know it is better for you to file it late if you owe than to have them open it up.
959213
Contact your child support agency.  Click on your state and find your local office.\n\nhttp://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cse/extinf.html
78672
Call the state child support department. I live in Oregon. I had to file one claim for current child support and then file another claim for the years that have already passed.
415368
It depends if your state has community property law.  If it does than his debt is now your debt as well and you will be responsible to pay for it.  If you do not live in a community property state than file and injured spouse form and you will get your share of the taxes. You can also file separate.  Best advice is to let them take your share until all of the back child support is caught up.  As soon at that happens the garnishments on his paycheck won't be as much because he will just be paying current support.
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.