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i just found out i have a child and got court

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by attorney Renea Overstreet   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
If you are not married to the mother, you should request a DNA test. Otherwise, you don't even know if it's your child.
If you are not married to the mother, you should request a DNA test. Otherwise, you don't even know if it's your child.

If I am on tanf, can the courts make me still pay child support

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by attorney Renea Overstreet   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
It depends on whether there is already a child support order. Are you on TANF because of a disability? That would also go into the determination of whether you would be ordered to pay child support.
It depends on whether there is already a child support order. Are you on TANF because of a disability? That would also go into the... Read More

How do you obtain equal custody and no child support for either party

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by attorney Renea Overstreet   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
In some counties, a judge may order a 50/50 schedule with neither party paying child support. However, some judge's will offset support in such cases. Also, the parties can agree that there be no child support.
In some counties, a judge may order a 50/50 schedule with neither party paying child support. However, some judge's will offset support in such... Read More

How do I stop child support arrears claims that I KNOW I do not owe in the state of Texas?

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by attorney Renea Overstreet   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
It sounds like the Texas Attorney General just needs to see a proof of payment from Missouri. This will likely require a motion to be filed so the evidence can be presented at a hearing. What county is the order in?
It sounds like the Texas Attorney General just needs to see a proof of payment from Missouri. This will likely require a motion to be filed so the... Read More

Son is disabled father didn't report all income on purpose & I forgave over $30,000 in arrearage because he said he son was sick

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by attorney Renea Overstreet   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
Does the child live with you? If the child is disabled, have you obtained an order for support to continue after the child turns 18? Will the child continue to live with you? All these issues are important if the child is disabled.  Are you saying you forgave the arrears becausee the father's other child was sick?... Read More
Does the child live with you? If the child is disabled, have you obtained an order for support to continue after the child turns 18? Will the child... Read More

The father of my child is VERY bad news. As is his family. I don't want ANYTHING to do with them. I don't want child support.

Answered 10 years and a month ago by attorney Renea Overstreet   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
If the Texas Attorney General's Office is involved in the case, it may be because the child has or is receiving some type of government assistance. They will not close the case because they are seeking reimbursement from the father for the government assistance. However, you can continue to let them know that you don't want child support and they may likely only seek the state's portion from the father.... Read More
If the Texas Attorney General's Office is involved in the case, it may be because the child has or is receiving some type of government assistance.... Read More

Can the Child in a Child Support case collect the Arrears in a case.

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by attorney Renea Overstreet   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
If you are still under 18, you would need an adult to file the suit on your behalf.
If you are still under 18, you would need an adult to file the suit on your behalf.

Do i need a lwayer to let my daughter's father sign over his parental roghts even though hes on child support.

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Dr. Michael Gordon Sribnick (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
First of all let me make it clear that this answer in no way creates an attorney/client relationship, and that I am a S.C. lawyer and board certified internist.  The law varies from state to state, but in S.C., if one signs over his parental rights, he would no longer be responsible for making child support payments, as he is no longer the father of the child once those parental rights have ceased. Michael G. Sribnick, M.D., J.D., LLC www.michaelsribnicklaw.com... Read More
First of all let me make it clear that this answer in no way creates an attorney/client relationship, and that I am a S.C. lawyer and board certified... Read More

I just retired from military, how do I get support for child revisited as my income is less than half of what it was.

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Dawn Marie Levack Laubach (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
You will have to file a modification of child support in the County where the child support order was signed.   The reduction can be made retroactive to the month you filed your modification or when she is served notice of the modification. If you don't want to hire an attorney, you can also request a review through the attorney general but that usually takesa minimum of 6 months or more to get reviewed.  Laubach Law Office, 1370 Pantheon Way, Suite 110, San Antonio, Texas 78232 210¿222¿1225 ¿¿ Office www.laubachlaw.com laubachlaw@hotmail.com  ... Read More
You will have to file a modification of child support in the County where the child support order was signed.   The reduction can be... Read More

giving up parental rights

Answered 13 years and a month ago by Mr. Lowell Garth White (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
No, you are no longer the parent. Only legal parents can be ordered to pay child suppport. You are now a stranger to this child under the law. 
No, you are no longer the parent. Only legal parents can be ordered to pay child suppport. You are now a stranger to this child under the law. 

Pass Port,Daughter wants to change last name

Answered 13 years and a month ago by Mr. Lowell Garth White (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
No problem. A case for termination and adoption can be filed and service has to be made on the absent father by publication. Then court will appoint a lawyer to verify that he truly cannot be located. If so, court will proceed with the case to completion.
No problem. A case for termination and adoption can be filed and service has to be made on the absent father by publication. Then court will appoint... Read More

How can I take child support off me, If my child stay with me.

Answered 13 years and a month ago by Mr. Lowell Garth White (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
You can initiate a case with a lawyer and in court you can provide evidence from any source, even from your own mouth based on your personal knowledge of what happened. That's not a problem that should stop you fromm seeking the relief that you want.
You can initiate a case with a lawyer and in court you can provide evidence from any source, even from your own mouth based on your personal... Read More

Is there a time frame to file r refile for a child support case. I only recieved 2 payments years ago. my child is now in college and need assistance.

Answered 13 years and a month ago by Mr. Russel L. Robinson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
the court has the power to enforce a child support order by contempt if the motion to enforce is filed within two years of the date the child becomes an adult or the child support obligation terminates, whichever is earlier.   The can render a money judgment for unpaid child support of the motion to enforce is filed within 10 years of the date the child becomes an adult or the child support obligation ends, whichever is earlier.   I hope this helps.   Russel L. Robinson... Read More
the court has the power to enforce a child support order by contempt if the motion to enforce is filed within two years of the date the child becomes... Read More

Can my ex wife take sole custody?

Answered 13 years and 2 months ago by Dawn Marie Levack Laubach (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
Generally speaking she cannot take rights from you just because you have not seen your daughter.  You can go back to court to try to get electronic communication ordered with your daughter (phone, Skype, etc.) to reestablish your relationship.  You should be able to get any one weekend a month you want.  If she refuses to let you see her then you can file an enforcement action.  Understand you usually have to come to Texas and have her deny your visitation.  Your divorce decree should have set times.  If you are interested in more information you can call my office at 210-222-1225 to set up a free phone consultation.... Read More
Generally speaking she cannot take rights from you just because you have not seen your daughter.  You can go back to court to try to get... Read More

What are my rights as a father paying child support?

Answered 13 years and 2 months ago by Mr. Lowell Garth White (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
No she cannot do that unless she went to court to get their names changed, and to do that she would have had to serve you with papers or you would have had to sign a Waiver. Call me and we can discuss it. Attny White, 713-988-9922.
No she cannot do that unless she went to court to get their names changed, and to do that she would have had to serve you with papers or you would... Read More

can they arrest you for child support even if you didnt know that someone filled on you?

Answered 13 years and 2 months ago by Mr. Lowell Garth White (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
Yes because the court probably has papers showing that you were served to go to court when the case was first filed and that you didn't show up, so they took a default order. That can be challenged if you didn't actually get served and didn't know about it. I can help. Call office and would be happy to discuss with you. Attny White, 713-988-9922.... Read More
Yes because the court probably has papers showing that you were served to go to court when the case was first filed and that you didn't show up, so... Read More

Hi I want to know how can I ask for a DNA test because I found out that she has been married in Mexico while being married to me and when she filed

Answered 13 years and 2 months ago by Mr. Lowell Garth White (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
Hire a Lawyer and he will file a Paternity case in the family court and ask the Judge to order DNA testing, etc and then everything else will fall into place.
Hire a Lawyer and he will file a Paternity case in the family court and ask the Judge to order DNA testing, etc and then everything else will fall... Read More

Can a father sign over his rights in Texas?

Answered 13 years and 6 months ago by Ms. Cheryl Ann Wulf (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Support
The biological father can terminate his rights in Texas.  You still have to go through the court system, but if he is agreeable to the termination it should be easier to obtain as opposed to a termination where the father does not want to terminate rights. Cheryl A. Wulf Cheryl Wulf and Associates 305 S. Broadway Ave, Ste 403 Tyler, Texas 75702 (903) 525-9869 www.wulf-law.com... Read More
The biological father can terminate his rights in Texas.  You still have to go through the court system, but if he is agreeable to the... Read More
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