What could a Certificate of Discovery filed in a child support case a year after the case was settled be?
482344
Could be looking into the earnings of the parent paying support. Depends on jurisdiction how often that can be adjusted up or down (usually up.)
218787
You have 5 years to settle a claim.
800616
"Who can advise me on child support issue? i go to court take the dna test come out that i'am not the father of this baby n now the judge refuse to give back the money they took from me why...."\n\nThe quick answer to your question is "Courts don't take candy away from babies."\n\nIt sounds like you voluntarily paid child support thinking that you were the child's father.  \n\nBut you didn't have to.  You could have immediately sought to have paternity established by going to court and asking for a DNA test to be administered.  That would have made it obvious that you weren't the responsible party and kept you from having to pay support.\n\nSince you voluntarily paid the support-- you did it of your own free will and the court isn't going to just give you the money back because you were a decent guy who did the right thing and ponied up the dough when he thought he should-- even though he didn't really have to.\n\nThat said, depending on how the woman convinced you that the child was yours, you might have a case for fraud.  Depending on the amount of money involved, you could take the case to small claims court.  But again, unless the woman lied to you or actively participated in some deception that caused you to believe you should pay support, you won't get very far.  Your voluntary action not induced by deception is just something you have to live with.\n\nAnd I'd suggest you take pride in it.  Even if it wasn't your kid, stepping up to provide support for a child is an honorable thing to do.  Some fathers try to avoid paying support for their own children.  And here you are-- not even related to the kid-- and you put up money for support.  Don't look at it like you got duped-- I sure don't have a higher opinion of the mother now-- look at it like you were the guy who did the right thing because you chose to do it.   The world needs more guys like that.\n\nEdit on Additional Facts:  It sounds like some sort of fraud might have taken place.  Get a complete copy of the case file and at least a transcript of the court hearing in which the default judgment was granted.  You can try filing a separate action for fraud-- where you'll show she lied in order to obtain the judgment and should now owe you the money.  Alternatively, you could try going before the same judge that gave the default judgment to prove the same fraud and argue that she should have to pay you at least back to the time you filed for the paternity test-- since no support payments that were taken from you after that were in anyway vested as they were clearly in dispute. \n\n[This is not legal advice. You should consult a licensed attorney-at-law for legal advice or representation before making decisions that may affect your legal rights.]
646891
Your need to check with your states attorney general office they keep records there and could give you the answer you seek based on your states law
904714
The child support department is suppose to help you, maybe you have not given us qll the info. here to help you.
187364
There are a lot of things you've left out so it's hard to say.  Where you live, where the child lives, if you are one of the biological parents, are another family member or if you are an interested party who is unrelated.\n\nThere are many things that need to be taken into consideration before anyone can really answer for sure.\n\nMy best advise would be to go on www.allexperts.com, find an attorney who deal with this matter and ask your question giving them all the detailed information they will need.  This particular site is free, all the experts on this site volunteer their time.\n\nGood luck!
902819
Actually I Knew a couple personally who divorced and had a little boy. After I think it was 1 year or a bit more the man moved back. For whatever reason they lived together (but they didn't remarry) They were quite content as things were. He was still paying his child support and had no problems with that. Nor did she. Too them they said it was like a bank account that he was responsible for and it was just for their daughter. So while he still payed the child support it was all going into this savings account that just had his wife and daughters name on it. Sometimes they used the money for birthdays or doctor's bills. But he said it was helping him focus on the fact that those child support payments were going directly to that account and in essence that account would be used for her colleage education.  So they just lived with that arrangement. But it was their choice and they made it work. (It's been 7 years and they are still doing the same thing).
71533
sometimes they department of child support enforcement makes mistakes they are human if i were you i would tsk a copy of all previous cort decisions and take it to your local office thy may be able to help if you have paid your daughters school fees on time also talk to the childs mother and see if she has recieved any mail about the status of your case
992854
Anyone can sue anyone else over anything.  Would you prevail?  Probably not.  You don't have to sign a birth certificate or appear in court.  If the mother said you were the father, then you probably should see an attorney about taking a paternity test.  Then they will know for sure.  If you aren't, you can get your life back on track.  Of course if you are, be prepared to pay out over $10,000.  Good luck with it.
984796
It depends on a number of different factors.  The discovery phase of a civil case can take years to complete sometimes, especially if the opposing attorney is not very cooperative.  If the complaint was filed in August and there is no chance of a settlement, you be looking at 2,3, maybe 4 years before it goes to trial.
213394
Contact the court clerks office with your information. There's a small fee involved in processing it again.
887539
I believe there is an exemption from the statute of limitations in cases of this sort.  You absolutely have the right to do this and it may bring you some measure of healing and closure.\n\nGood luck.
491280
child support because there is another life involved than just yours
671951
to go (state name here) child support in a search engine and ur state should have a attorney general site where u can see the status of ur case.  im in texas so i know we do i dont know what state ur in.
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.
627943
In this process the other person and their lawyer(s) have a "period of discovery".  During this time they gave me a piece of paper that had a multitude of questions on it that I had to furnish information on. In return you can return the favor to the other party and do a discovery on them also. Mainly it was about my expenses etc.  In the case of my divorce it didn't make a bit of difference, I got screwed.
88847
Im not sure what state you live in but in ohio we have a 1-800 number that you can call and put in your social ssecurity number and find out if a case has been court ordered and how much u owe. Besides that all I can say is look up in the white pages your local child support agency and call them and ask.