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11 legal questions have been posted about child support by real users in New Hampshire. Ask your question and dive into the knowledge of attorneys who handle your issue regularly. Similar topics to explore also include family law, adoptions, and child custody. All topics and other states can be accessed in the dropdowns below.

I live in NH my son s father owes me 5200 in back child support. His license is currently revoked and he has already been charged with contempt once

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by Kevin Rauseo (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
You may have child support deducted from his wages.  If you know of assets, you may request the court attach his assets.  If support is paid through DCSS, they have the ability to intercept his federal income tax refund.  Best wishes.
You may have child support deducted from his wages.  If you know of assets, you may request the court attach his assets.  If support is... Read More

Court Order to pay half of the Helath insurance

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by Kevin Rauseo (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
As a step father you do not have the right to file.  If the court order is from NH court and the children have graduated high school, then the obligation to maintain health insurance ends unless the parties had a written agreement to extend beyond 18 that was approved by the court. ... Read More
As a step father you do not have the right to file.  If the court order is from NH court and the children have graduated high school, then the... Read More

My daug is 20 now my x stopped paying support before she turned 18 can i still get that back support he owes to her i live in nh

Answered 10 years ago by Kevin Rauseo (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
If the child support order was issued in NH, then under NH law each child support payment is considered a judgment, meaning there is a 20 year statute of limitations to try to collect. Best wishes!
If the child support order was issued in NH, then under NH law each child support payment is considered a judgment, meaning there is a 20 year... Read More

if my childs mother is a drug addict and a known fraud, can i find different forms of payment for child support?

Answered 10 years ago by Kevin Rauseo (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
The question is why does your ex have custody given these facts?  If you evidence of her drug use, then the children should be with you.  Best wishes
The question is why does your ex have custody given these facts?  If you evidence of her drug use, then the children should be with you.... Read More

How is child support recalculated after one of two children has reached 18 years of age and graduated from high school?

Answered 10 years and a month ago by Kevin Rauseo (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
The person paying child support needs to file a motion to modify child support. The court will recalculate child support based on the parents' current income.
The person paying child support needs to file a motion to modify child support. The court will recalculate child support based on the parents'... Read More

is mortgage payment considered to be child support

Answered 11 years and 2 months ago by Kevin Rauseo (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
Unless the court order specifically states that your payment of mortgage will satisfy all or part of your child support obligation, then it is not likely to consider as such. 
Unless the court order specifically states that your payment of mortgage will satisfy all or part of your child support obligation, then it is not... Read More

As a payor of Child support can I decrease my obligation if my ex is now employed with high earnings

Answered 11 years and 2 months ago by Kevin Rauseo (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
You cannot decrease your child support on your own.  If you want to decrease child support, then you must file a petition to modify with the court.  If the child support was 3 years ago or more, then you are entitled to to have child support recalculated under NH law.  If it has not been 3 years, then you most prove the occurence of a substantial change of circumstances which makes the current order unfair.  Even if you ex agrees to reduce child support, you MUST get court approval before it is effective.  If you fail to get court approval, then the current order continues to govern child support no matter what agreement you reach with your ex. ... Read More
You cannot decrease your child support on your own.  If you want to decrease child support, then you must file a petition to modify with the... Read More

If my ex lives in NH and I live in WV, but divorced in GA, what state do I try to do a child support modification?

Answered 11 years and 3 months ago by Kevin Rauseo (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
Does the Georgia order already provide for the payment of college? UndereNH law child support ends at 18 and the court is not allowed to order the parents to pay for college.  If the Georgia orders your ex to pay for college, then NH may be able enforce it. 
Does the Georgia order already provide for the payment of college? UndereNH law child support ends at 18 and the court is not allowed to order the... Read More

If a dad has 3 years left to pay child support, and he decides to retire, does the agreed upon amount necessarily change?

Answered 11 years and 3 months ago by Kevin Rauseo (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
Retirement, by itself, does not change the child support order.  The father would need to file a motion to modify the child support order.  If he does, you may argue that he is not entitled to a modification because he is voluntarily unemployed.  If the court feels there is insufficient justification for his retirement, then the court may attribute income to him if the court feels he is voluntarily unemployed. Please let me know if you have any other questions.  Many thanks. ... Read More
Retirement, by itself, does not change the child support order.  The father would need to file a motion to modify the child support order. ... Read More

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Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by Kevin Rauseo (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
Under limited circumstances, the court may use your wife's income to calculate your child support obligation but the court must make written findings to support such an action.  When the court make such an order, it typically applies to you, not your wife. 
Under limited circumstances, the court may use your wife's income to calculate your child support obligation but the court must make written... Read More

Mother has custody of children she makes $80,000 a year father has weekly visitations makes $42,000 a year. Also pays medical for the family.

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by Kevin Rauseo (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
In NH, child support is determined by a formula based on the number of children, the parent's income and certain expenses.  The formula should account for you paying the family medical insurance.  It is important that the numbers used in the formula are accurate.  The child support generated by the formula is presumed to be fair but you have the opportunity to explain to the court why the formula should not be used. ... Read More
In NH, child support is determined by a formula based on the number of children, the parent's income and certain expenses.  The formula... Read More
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