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Why do you have to keep paying your ex spouse child support in arrears long after the children are no longer dependents?
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∙ 13y ago
You're in arrears because you didn't pay the money when you should have. You owe them a debt, and you must pay it.
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Can a judgment for the right to claim dependents on taxes be valid if no longer on child support?
It can be. The one does not automatically invalidate the other.
Can the child support arrears be suspended?
Generally the obligor is responsible for paying the arrears even if the child reaches the age when support is no longer required. However, the custodial parent must stay on top of the issue and file the necessary motion for contempt and/or child support enforcement claim.
Where would you find references to the deceased's child support and spousal support laws?
For child support and spousal support, once the individual dies, the estate is no longer responsible for any continuing payments. However, if there are arrears, then the estate would be responsible. The party owed the arrears should file a claim against the estate in probate court.
Do you have to pay back child support if the child lives in other state that is over 21?
Child support arrears do not go away. They must be paid even after the child reached the age of majority and the child support order is no longer in effect.
Do i still have to pay arrearage child support now that my child is over 18?
Yes. You are still responsible for any amount in arrears even if your child reaches the age where support is no longer mandated by state law.
What happens when arrears are forgiven in a contempt case?
you no longer owe them
Can a mother drop arrears?
Yes when your child is of age and is no longer in school you should receive paperwork regarding a court date for this issue. You have to tell the judge that you no longer wish to receive arrears.
Can you collect child support if your children now is over age?
It depends on the laws in your state and the age of your chiild. Some states allow a parent to petition for child support within only a couple of years of the child reaching eighteen. State law vary. If you are referring to child support arrears, they can be collected after a child has reached the age when regular child support payments are no longer required. You should visit the local family court and ask to speak with an advocate.
Can married teenagers living at home go on parents insurance?
This is not a legal question, but a question about the insurance policy. However, most insurance policies no longer allow children to be dependents if they are married.
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.
Does child support arrears stop once the child is grown and no longer living with the mother?
It depends on the laws of the specific jurisdiction. In some cases, child support arrears may continue to accrue even after the child is no longer living with the custodial parent. It's important to consult with a family law attorney to understand the laws and regulations governing child support in your jurisdiction.
At what age are children in the state of Pennsylvania allowed to say if they want to visit the other parent or not and if they do not come does the father still have to pay child support?
Visitation and child support are not related. Just because the children do not visit does not mean they are no longer his children.
