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In many cases, yes, but it's not automatic.

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In Pennsylvania can you move out of state with joint custody?

Joint custody is a court order whereby custody of a child is awarded to both parties. In joint custody both parents are "custodial parents" and neither parent is a non-custodial parents, or in other words the child has two custodial parents.


Can living with a custodial parent prevent the custodial parent from being awarded child support from the ex?

Not really the Judge will decide this matter for you.


What is the difference in custodial parent and non custodial parent?

A custodial parent has legal authority over a child. The custodial parent has the right to make any decision that affects the child such as school, medical treatment, daycare, religious training, sports, etc. A non custodial parent does not have the legal authority to make any decisions, choices or sign any legal documents that affect the child although generally, a visitation schedule can be ordered by the court and the custodial parent must obey that order. Joint Custody gives both parents equal authority to make decisions that affect the child and both must consent to any decisions regarding school, medical treatment, religious training, sports, etc. With joint custody one parent may be awarded physical custody and as such will be awarded child support.


Who is the custodial parent when custody is fifty percent for each parent?

If the parents share physical and legal custody equally then whoever the child is with at the time is the custodial parent. Both have equal parental/custodial rights.If the parents share physical and legal custody equally then whoever the child is with at the time is the custodial parent. Both have equal parental/custodial rights.If the parents share physical and legal custody equally then whoever the child is with at the time is the custodial parent. Both have equal parental/custodial rights.If the parents share physical and legal custody equally then whoever the child is with at the time is the custodial parent. Both have equal parental/custodial rights.


Are both unmarried parents required to pay child support in Mississippi?

The non-custodial parent will be required to pay child support.The non-custodial parent will be required to pay child support.The non-custodial parent will be required to pay child support.The non-custodial parent will be required to pay child support.


In the state of Missouri if the wife got pregnant before the marriage can a divorce still be filed?

Yes. Child support will be awarded to the custodial parent if the couple are the biological parents of the child.


Can noncustodial parents prevent custodial parents from leaving the state with baby?

A noncustodial parent can prevent the custodial parent from leaving the state with a baby or child. The court will decide if the custodial parent has just cause to leave the state.


Can your child support be reduced if the custodial parent moves back in with her parents?

no


Can a custodial parent seek child support payments from the non custodial parent's new spouse if non custodial parent is unemployed?

No. She has no legal responsibility to support the children. Only the biological parents have any responsibility for child support.


Can a non-custodial parent claim a child 6 months out of the year?

If awarded joint physical custody.


In Washington state how old does a child have to be to move from custodial parent to the non custodial parents home?

18see link


Is a noncustodial parent liable for a minor child's accident if it is in the custodial parents car?

no