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You shouldn't - if you have legal custody, ask the forum that issued the support order to terminate it.

This is very common even with sole custodial fathers. Usually it stems from a stay at home mother without working skills, but due to abuse or some other problem, could not have custody. It's also common in cases where the mother was collecting Welfare, claiming she had custody, and didn't know where the father was. I had a Fresno (CA) custodial father of seven who was ordered to repay welfare after the mother had been caught because only he had the income resources that could be attached. He lost on appeal. The last I heard, he had to give up his children in order to pay the support.

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How do you get out of paying child support if you grandparent has custody?

They have to adopt the child, otherwise you should pay.


If you get physical custody do you have to pay child support?

If the courts grant legal custody, the custodian shouldn't have to pay child support.


If my child father is deceased and I don't have full custody of our kids do I have to pay child support?

You may have to pay child support to the one who has custody of your children.


Does a non custodial parent still have to pay child support when the custodial parent is in jail?

Yes, unless the non-custodial parent gets custody. In that case the non-custodial parent must file a motion to terminate the child support order. The child support should be paid to whoever has custody of the child. If it's not the non-custodial parent then the child support order should be modified to reflect the party that should receive the child support payments. You have to pay for your child so you have to pay to the one who has custody while the other parent is in prison. If the state has custody you will pay the state.


If you pay child support can you see your child?

Child support and custody/visitation are separate issues. You should contact your local courts to file for visitation/custody if the custodial parent is denying visitation.


Who is financially responsible for a child if he is ward of the state?

Both parents are. The parent who does not have residential custody usually pay child support to the one who has residential custody to be used to pay for the child. Both have to pay for their child.


If I have my child as much or more than my ex should I have to pay child support?

If your ex is the custodial parent then you are required to pay child support however if you have joint custody the order could change drastically. If you have your child as much as your ex and you dont have joint custody appointed by the court then you should file for it to reduce your payments.


Do you still have to pay child support if you regain custody?

No, the child support order should be extinguished at the same time you regain custody. However, you still have to pay any arrears from the time you were obliged to pay.No, the child support order should be extinguished at the same time you regain custody. However, you still have to pay any arrears from the time you were obliged to pay.No, the child support order should be extinguished at the same time you regain custody. However, you still have to pay any arrears from the time you were obliged to pay.No, the child support order should be extinguished at the same time you regain custody. However, you still have to pay any arrears from the time you were obliged to pay.


Should one party keep receiving child support payments even if the child is not with them fulltime or not at all?

If the child is not with them at all, the child support should go to the one who have custody of the child. If they share custody they have to agree on who will pay support and who will take the responsibility and see to that the child have everything he needs. If the parents can not agree the court will decide.


Can someone get child support for a child who is not in their custody?

No, you do not get child support for a child that is not in your custody. The point of child support is to help pay for the expenses that are involved in raising a child. If you are not actually raising a child, then you do not have those expenses and there is no need to help you pay for them.Another PerspectiveIf you are not the custodial parent by court order or legal guardian you are not entitled to collect child support. If you are raising someone else's child you should visit the local family court to determine how you can become the child's legal guardian. You should ask to speak with an advocate or if possible, you should arrange a consultation with an attorney who specializes in custody issues.


How can the government pay your parents for child care?

If the grandparents have had custody the parents of the child have to pay them child support. If you by child care mean daycare that is also the parents who pay for that.


Do you still pay child support if a child is removed from your custody and then adopted out?

If the child is in foster care you pay but not if the child is adopted. Then the child have new parents who are responsible for him/her.