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How long should a parent have to wait for the amount of child support to be calculated by the court?
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until the child is 18 year of age.
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How can a custodial parent who makes more than noncustodial parent get fair treatment when going to court for child support arrears?
Some general background:The non-custodial parent is responsible for paying the amount specified in the child support order. Arrears will be assessed according to that amount. The court can modify the amount due in the child support order for future obligations but it should not do so retroactively. The amount of the arrears should remain based on the amount in the child support order. It was up to the non-custodial parent to request a modification of the original order if their circumstances changed and they could not pay.Your chances are always better if you are represented by an attorney.Some general background:The non-custodial parent is responsible for paying the amount specified in the child support order. Arrears will be assessed according to that amount. The court can modify the amount due in the child support order for future obligations but it should not do so retroactively. The amount of the arrears should remain based on the amount in the child support order. It was up to the non-custodial parent to request a modification of the original order if their circumstances changed and they could not pay.Your chances are always better if you are represented by an attorney.Some general background:The non-custodial parent is responsible for paying the amount specified in the child support order. Arrears will be assessed according to that amount. The court can modify the amount due in the child support order for future obligations but it should not do so retroactively. The amount of the arrears should remain based on the amount in the child support order. It was up to the non-custodial parent to request a modification of the original order if their circumstances changed and they could not pay.Your chances are always better if you are represented by an attorney.Some general background:The non-custodial parent is responsible for paying the amount specified in the child support order. Arrears will be assessed according to that amount. The court can modify the amount due in the child support order for future obligations but it should not do so retroactively. The amount of the arrears should remain based on the amount in the child support order. It was up to the non-custodial parent to request a modification of the original order if their circumstances changed and they could not pay.Your chances are always better if you are represented by an attorney.
Will Social Security Disability affect a custodial parent's child support amount?
No. The non custodial parent's income and assets in conjunction with state laws pertaining to the issue determine the amount of child support that should be paid. The income of the custodial parent is only considered in very rare circumstances.
In Louisiana when determining the amount for child support should the new spouse of each parent be considered?
No, only the biological parent is responsible for supporting his or her child/children.
How do you know if your child support is correct?
Child Support minimums (when awarded by court action) are calculated using a universally applied scale of percentages taking into consideration your income and assets. Of course, if the amount was mutually agreed to and set forth in a divorce decree it can be larger than the minimum amount. However, in no case will your support be allowed to decrease below the minimum amount and the other parent DOES have the right to petition the court to re-open the case to re-set the amount higher should your financial situation improve after the initial amount was set. ON THE OTHER HAND - should the obligated parent's financial situation deteriorate, THEY may re-open the case and petition the ocurt for a lower amount to be set.
Are there guidelines on what a mother can spend on child care?
Most states place a cap on the amount of child care that can be reimbursed through child support. The custodial parent can spend whatever they like on child care, but child support will usually only consider up to a maximum amount. For example, your state may conclude that any amount over $800/month is unreasonable for child care. The custodial parent could still pay $1200/month on child care, but child support would only be calculated based on the maximum amount of $800. Not all states have such a cap. Your state's child support guidelines should list that amount, if there is one.
How can you find out how much you should get in child support?
Child support is determined by the number of children you have in your care and the financial situation of the parent that is paying child support. Since every person's financial situation is different the amount people have to pay for child support varies from case to case. There is no set amount. The only way you can find out how much you should receive is to go to court to sue your children's' other parent for child support. The court will them determine how much should be paid every month.
Do you get child support if child is in jail?
No. If the child is in jail, the custodial parent is not supporting the child. Any amount should be paid to the state if required.
Does a parent receiving child support get less many if she gets support from her other child's parent?
That should have no effect.
Can back child support be forgiven by parent that should receive support?
Yes,
Your daughter moves in with her father can he change the amount of child support he pays?
If that is the only child you share, then you will have to pay him child support. If there are two children, then you two will break even and no one will pay child support. If there are more than two children, then the amount of support will have to be re-calculated and he should pay you less.
If a parent doesn't support you in acting what should you do?
You should support yourself and try really hard and you will succeed
Can an adult sue a dead beat dad's estate for back child support?
No but that adult child's parent can file a claim for child support arrears that have been determined by the court. The arrears are due to the parent. You should consult with an attorney or an advocate at the family court as soon as possible if there is a substantial amount owed. Claims against an estate must be filed promptly.
