Anyone know something about child support in CA?
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Child support can not be set retroactively-so until she files--he owes her nothing.  Once she files-the court can set support back to the date of filing--but not prior to.  After that, if he does not pay 'through the system' then it can be considered 'a gift'.  He should be paying approx 34% of his gross income for 3 children.  Based on what he was earning when they split--she can figure approx what she SHOULD be getting.  I doubt he has 'overpaid' her.  Have her apply at her local child support agency.   You can look up CA guidelines for support here:\nhttp://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/cse/extinf.htm
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Go to your county child support enforcement office..  Most states have these in every county.\nOtherwise phone a lawyer and ask.\nThey won't charge you for asking.
997367
That's something you REALLY need to talk to a lawyer about, and quickly! Contact Legal Aid of California, they answer questions and provide help on a sliding scale.
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Here is a link below that should get you started.  Click on the web link buttons under Child Support Charts.  Good luck.
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If she is on public assistance she may have been 'forced' to name the possible father(s).  Or maybe the 13 year old child is starting to ask those questions...  \n\nIf he cooperates and goes through the support agency, chances are it will NOT go back to the day the child was born.  \n\nI also found this "In public assistance cases for one year prior to the date of the filing of the petition or complaint in California. (Family Code § 17402) In non-public assistance cases, retroactive to the date of filing the petition, complaint, or other initial pleading. (Family Code § 4009)"
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Go to your State Human Resources website and look up child support enforcement. Call them and keep calling them. they will garnish a person's wages and give you that money.
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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
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you would really have to check with the agencie. most states count child support as income so it counts against you benifits. missouri has some weird laws about benifits and stamps. good luck.
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Yes, that is all taken into consideration. See the site below where you can get an approximate idea of what your child support would be.
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Contact your child support agency.  Click on your state and find your local office.\n\nhttp://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cse/extinf.html
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Do you have his social security number?? if you do call a child support office in mass. i live in mass and thats the only thing i can think of is call child support IF you have his social security number, if not then im sorry. Good luck
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He has to fill out financial forms to determine the amount of child support you will receive.  Make sure he puts down all his income....
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Probably yes. If you're in that position, you should read through the court paperwork to see what it says.\n\nYour state probably has a web site where you can get more info. The link below has info for CA
857198
Depending on what state you are in it will be different from state to state. You will need to contact the state that holds your court order child support and get a copy of all transactions and payments from you. On this report it will show exactly what you are in arrears or if you have a 0 balance at the time the report is printed. Most states are now centralized and usually Child support will have a 1-800 number to call. Make sure that you have your social security number or case number handy when you make your call. Most child enforcement agencies will need that information before they can even talk to you. Good luck to you.
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Getting a court order for child support means going to court. Obviously. Depending on your state, there might be special family courts for that, or it might be part of the general state trial court system. Also, while there are standard filing fees, most courts have a procedure for waving those fees in cases of financial need.\n\nAs to the attorney, the laws can be complex and it's a good idea to have one, especially if the opposing side has one. However, legal aid clinics, pro bono referral services, and just do-it-yourself filings are all potential options to explore.
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they have child support calculators..type in your state plus child support calculators,u will find alot of sites to get a ball park figure..
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You can get a free court appointed lawyer, but there's usually a waiting list. It doesn't matter how much money she makes or who the child is living with, she's still your daughter and you still have to pay a certain percentage of your income no matter what. If the amount is more than the percentage required by your state, then you should fight this.