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Child support and sole custody

Answered 13 years and a month ago by Mr. Thomas Lee Maddox (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
Absent some extreme set of facts, non-custodial parents are always required to support their children.
Absent some extreme set of facts, non-custodial parents are always required to support their children.

Child Support Contempt?

Answered 13 years and a month ago by Mr. Thomas Lee Maddox (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
If the Court Order requires that you pay if the children change their residence, the yes he can pursue a divorce.  If the Order is silent as to what happens if the children change their residence and there was no modificaton of the original Order, then he wold still owe you for the time the kids lived with him.... Read More
If the Court Order requires that you pay if the children change their residence, the yes he can pursue a divorce.  If the Order is silent as to... Read More

if a husband and wife is still married and not legally seperated,can the custodian parent apply for childsupport

Answered 13 years and 4 months ago by Shalamar Parham (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
If you are no longer living as "husband and wife" and no longer having marital relations, you may be able to receive child support for your child. Shalamar Parham Atlanta Divorce Attorney
If you are no longer living as "husband and wife" and no longer having marital relations, you may be able to receive child support for your... Read More

by law do i have to have a lawyer to go to court in a civil suit in superior court against me

Answered 13 years and 5 months ago by Shalamar Parham (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
A person has the right to represent him/herself, however this is not advisable.  If you cannot afford attorney representation, you should invest in at least a consultation with an attorney or research legal aid options in your area. Good luck to you. Shalamar J. Parham Atlanta Divorce and Family Law Attorney... Read More
A person has the right to represent him/herself, however this is not advisable.  If you cannot afford attorney representation, you should invest... Read More

Giving up paternal rights

Answered 13 years and 6 months ago by Antonio B. Mari (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
He can give up his rights, but a judge would have to sign off on it. Its not something he can just write on a piece of paper. However, I suspect he thinks that he can get out of child support by doing so. This is not the case. By giving up parental rights, he can not give up the obligation to support his child. Only if the child is adopted will his obligation to support he child end.... Read More
He can give up his rights, but a judge would have to sign off on it. Its not something he can just write on a piece of paper. However, I suspect he... Read More

How can I get a guy to take a paternity test

Answered 13 years and 6 months ago by Antonio B. Mari (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
You need to contact your local child support enforcement office. They will have the power to file a case on your behalf and force him to take the paternity test. To hire a lawyer to do the work could be quite expensive and child support services will ask the court to suspend his license if he does not pay if ordered to do so.... Read More
You need to contact your local child support enforcement office. They will have the power to file a case on your behalf and force him to take the... Read More

What is the legal age in which a father has to pay child support?

Answered 13 years and 6 months ago by Antonio B. Mari (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
Child support should continue until the child is 18 or emancipated. There are exceptions that you should continue to pay if the child is still in high school, but those exceptions don't apply to college. However you should go back and check any paperwork you signed. If years ago you agreed to pay child support while she was in college, they will hold you to that agreement. You should use lawyers.com to find a local attorney that can best advise you as to how to stop payments. ... Read More
Child support should continue until the child is 18 or emancipated. There are exceptions that you should continue to pay if the child is still in... Read More

Does the father of my baby have to pay child support, even though he doesn't see him?

Answered 13 years and 6 months ago by Shalamar Parham (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
Both parents have a legal obligation to support their child, ie child support.  A parent cannot negate his/her legal obligation by not visiting the child. Shalamar J. Parham Atlanta Divorce Attorney
Both parents have a legal obligation to support their child, ie child support.  A parent cannot negate his/her legal obligation by not visiting... Read More

can you have 2 court hearings in one day that has to deal with child support and child visitation miss the child support not on purpose and go to jail

Answered 13 years and 7 months ago by Shalamar Parham (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
Yes.  An attorney can deal with the scheduling conflict to avoid any negative consequences including jail. Shalamar J. Parham Atlanta Divorce and Family Law Attorney
Yes.  An attorney can deal with the scheduling conflict to avoid any negative consequences including jail. Shalamar J. Parham Atlanta Divorce... Read More

My question is about child support

Answered 13 years and 7 months ago by Shalamar Parham (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
The custodial parent/child support services can obtain a court order to compel the alleged biological father to take a DNA test in order to set up child support and obtain TANF reimbursement.  You should retain a family law attorney so that you are not ordered to overpay what is legally required. Shalamar J. Parham Atlanta Divorce and Family Law Attorney... Read More
The custodial parent/child support services can obtain a court order to compel the alleged biological father to take a DNA test in order to set up... Read More

My childs father is not currently paying his child support. He is approximately 7000.00 dollars behind, what can I do?

Answered 13 years and 8 months ago by Shalamar Parham (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
You have the right to hire a private attorney to pursue a contempt action against your ex.  If you cannot afford an attorney, you also have a right to represent yourself in court, although, I would not advise this. Shalamar J. Parham Atlanta Divorce and Family Law Attorney
You have the right to hire a private attorney to pursue a contempt action against your ex.  If you cannot afford an attorney, you also have a... Read More

If a parent looses his job and is unable to pay child support can the other parent restrict visitation?

Answered 13 years and 8 months ago by Shalamar Parham (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
If a custodial parent withholds visitation from the non-custodial parent just because child support has not been paid then the custodial parent can be found in contempt of court.   Also, when the non-custodial a parent has an involuntary loss of income, he/she should immediately petition the court of a child support modification to prevent from being found in contempt for not paying child support. Shalamar J. Parham Atlanta Divorce and Family Law Attorney... Read More
If a custodial parent withholds visitation from the non-custodial parent just because child support has not been paid then the custodial parent can... Read More

The state of Georgia is very slow in collecting past due child support from my wife''s ex-husband. Are there other options?

Answered 13 years and 9 months ago by Shalamar Parham (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
You can hire an aggressive and experienced family law attorney that has the resources to discover your ex's hidden income and to pursue a contempt action against him. Shalamar J. Parham Atlanta Divorce Attorney
You can hire an aggressive and experienced family law attorney that has the resources to discover your ex's hidden income and to pursue a contempt... Read More

My income has changed and I asked for my payment be modified but I do not have a answer to every question. Do I just fill out what I can?

Answered 13 years and 9 months ago by Shalamar Parham (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
You should consult with an attorney.  The courts will hold you to the same standard of knowing the law as an attorney even though you are not one.  Not filing the proper forms and in the proper way can cause you to lose your legal rights. Shalamar J. Parham Atlanta Divorce Attorney... Read More
You should consult with an attorney.  The courts will hold you to the same standard of knowing the law as an attorney even though you are not... Read More

when mother remarry can father lower his child support?

Answered 13 years and 10 months ago by Shalamar Parham (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
Remarriage is generally not a factor for reducing child support. Shalamar J. Parham, Atlanta Divorce Attorney
Remarriage is generally not a factor for reducing child support. Shalamar J. Parham, Atlanta Divorce Attorney

how old dose a a child has to be to keep getting child support

Answered 13 years and 10 months ago by Shalamar Parham (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
The length of time that the non-custodial parent is required to pay child support depends on the existing child support order. Shalamar J. Parham, Atlanta Divorce Attorney
The length of time that the non-custodial parent is required to pay child support depends on the existing child support order. Shalamar J. Parham,... Read More

I recently filed a disability claim. I have been unable to work since 2009 because i was diagnosed with Lupus Nephritis. I am waiting for the outcome

Answered 13 years and 10 months ago by Shalamar Parham (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
The issue of whether you can get a limited drivers license is outside the realm of family law.  However,when one cannot afford to make his current child support payments because of involuntary job loss, one has the right to petition the court for a modification to pay less child support.  You may be able to deal with your drivers license issue if you petition the court for a modification of child support.  You should speak with an experienced family law attorney about your situation. Shalamar J. Parham, Atlanta Divorce Attorney... Read More
The issue of whether you can get a limited drivers license is outside the realm of family law.  However,when one cannot afford to make his... Read More

My boyfriend was 16 and in 10th grade when he was placed on child support. He has never missed a payment. Is it legal in the state of GA, to be placed

Answered 14 years and 6 months ago by William/J Joanis (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
I don't practice in Georgia, so there may be some very strange law there, but I doubt it.  A father is responsible for the support of his child.  The age at which he chose to have unprotected sex should not make a difference. The mother still has the child.  She doesn't get a "do over" because she was presumably young as well.  If people have unprotected sex at any age, there are consequences, such as having a child or contracting an STD.... Read More
I don't practice in Georgia, so there may be some very strange law there, but I doubt it.  A father is responsible for the support of his child.... Read More
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