Child Support Legal Questions

Yes you can certainly waive the child support. You don't have to pursue it. However, judging based on the young age, I would personally prefer that you continue seeking support and create a savings account, not a college fund or etc, a savings account and deposit all the child support payments in the savings account as a safekeeping to be used in difficult times. As this will ensure both things 1. You will have money for a rainy day in providing for the child, whether its now or 10 years from now. 2. It will give him a sense of responsibility to work towards in providing for the child and being an active father. Just because you have the child, does not mean you also shouldn't contribute to the savings account. You also should put in the same amount in the savings account as well to be equal with him. If you don't like this idea than sure you can still waive child support. Just get an attorney to file the petition in court releasing him from child support obligations.  Please keep in mind that not all lawyers are the same, therefore be very cautious as to which attorney or law firm you chose to work with. We are based in New York but my network of SMS ATTORNEYS does travel out of state for clients and we might have a Child Support lawyer available in Michigan. Feel free to give us a call for a free consultation. If you're facing financial hardship, one option may be to speak with the court clerk about a court-appointed lawyer, known as a Pro Bono, or free lawyer. If you would like to retain our services while on a limited budget, do let us know and we will try to do our best to offer payment plans options. Ahsan Syed answer and comments to questions are for general purposes only and do not constitute legal advice or establish an attorney-client relationship with SMS ATTORNEYS without a signed retainer. Thank You. Toll-Free 1-877-866-8665 // Child Support Lawyer in Michigan.... Read More

You will need to file a petition for modification for both child support and alimony. You can represent yourself in court. However, it is always best to use a legal expert in case the support and alimony recipient decide to contest your modification. We also assist PRO Se with paper-work preparation if you are under budget.    Above answer and comments to questions are for general purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or establishes an attorney-client relationship without a signed retainer. Please reach out to an attorney you are comfortable with working and discussing your case in more details.  ... Read More

The child is an adult now so I highly doubt that anyone will even consider going back to adjust the balance. However, you might be able to file a lawsuit against the Department for "one of those cases that slipped thru." Above answer and comments to questions are for general purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or establishes an attorney-client relationship without a signed retainer. Please reach out to an attorney you are comfortable with working and discussing your case in more details. If you can not afford a private attorney, you may be eligible for a Pro Bono lawyer provided by some courts and if not, feel free to ask about our affordable payment plans.... Read More

If you decide outside of court, the court will not be able to 100% enforce the agreement as it may not be recognized by the court. You will and should settle the case in court so that it becomes binding until its modified in court. This might cost you a $1,000 - $3,000 but look at the benefits it will have. It will be a court binding agreement, enforceable in all 50 states, even if you or he decides to move. You are or were agreed to get $400/month, depending on the parent income and stuff you might be able to get more or less, but you will not know until you put him on child support through the legal system. So when he defaults it, not pay, it can build up, and he will eventually have to pay up or be arrested for contempt of court and you will get the money back he does not pay that way. So investing a small amount in a lawyer you can work with to me I feel can be beneficial for you. If you have further questions, don't hesitate to contact my office. Thanks. Above answer and comments to questions are for general purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or establishes an attorney-client relationship without a signed retainer. Please reach out to an attorney you are comfortable with working and discussing your case in more details. If you can not afford a private attorney, you may be eligible for a Pro Bono lawyer provided by some courts and if not, feel free to ask about our affordable payment plans.... Read More

Child Support is usually calculated based on all income and expense of the parent. If you would like to modify the support payment, you will require the expertise of an experienced and competent Family Law attorney that will try to get your payments lowered and or a better deal from the custody/support case. Above answer and comments to questions are for general purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or establishes an attorney-client relationship without a signed retainer. Please reach out to an attorney you are comfortable with working and discussing your case in more details. If you can not afford a private attorney, you may be eligible for a Pro Bono lawyer provided by some courts and if not, feel free to ask about our affordable payment plans.... Read More

Providing you a Notarized document is a good sign. You should get a lawyer to make this a part of the court order otherwise you will still be considered in contempt. Above answer and comments to questions are for general purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or establishes an attorney-client relationship without a signed retainer. Please reach out to an attorney you are comfortable with working and discussing your case in more details. If you can not afford a private attorney, you may be eligible for a Pro Bono lawyer provided by some courts and if not, feel free to ask about our affordable payment plans.... Read More

To recoup your missed earnings from ex will depend entirely on your relationship with him. If you guys are cooperative parents than yes your ex should be able to compensate you for your off days or at least 50% of the off days as you are both parents. If you guys don't have a good working relationship then you need to go based on the court order if it states that parents should compensate for missed work days. If it is not present you might want to get it added for the next time. If there is anything my office can assist you with than don't hesitate to contact us. Above answer and comments to questions are for general purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or establishes an attorney-client relationship without a signed retainer. Please reach out to an attorney you are comfortable with working and discussing your case in more details. If you can not afford a private attorney, you may be eligible for a Pro Bono lawyer provided by some courts and if not, feel free to ask about our affordable payment plans.... Read More

There is no way to guarantee 100% of time and circumstances changes. If you petition for child support, then most likely he will ask for visitation and that is what his attorney will ask the court to grant, and most likely it will be granted unless you have a really aggressive attorney and a solid REASONS as to why he shouldn't be involved. If you would like to call my office for a free consultation than feel free to do so and we can go over your options. Above answer and comments to questions are for general purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or establishes an attorney-client relationship without a signed retainer. Please reach out to an attorney you are comfortable with working and discussing your case in more details. If you can not afford a private attorney, you may be eligible for a Pro Bono lawyer provided by some courts and if not, feel free to ask about our affordable payment plans.... Read More

Well, you can certainly file for contempt on her part and have her back pay the amount she owes. While at the same time you can petition for child support modification to get the child support payments reduced based on circumstances if there has been a significant change in your income.  Above answer and comments to questions are for general purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or establishes an attorney-client relationship without a signed retainer. Please reach out to an attorney you are comfortable with working and discussing your case in more details. If you can not afford a private attorney, you may be eligible for a Pro Bono lawyer provided by some courts and if not, feel free to ask about our affordable payment plans.... Read More

Every state has guidelines regarding child support payments, even for parents that are unemployed. The state does not want a specific amount of money unless specifically ordered in court. As a parent, whatever income you have you should pay the custodial parent state established percentage for child support payments. Above answer and comments to questions are for general purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or establishes an attorney-client relationship without a signed retainer. Please reach out to an attorney you are comfortable with working and discussing your case in more details. If you can not afford a private attorney, you may be eligible for a Pro Bono lawyer provided by some courts and if not, feel free to ask about our affordable payment plans.... Read More

You should have a lawyer with you throughout until the child turns adult age. Until then the child-parent will always be dragging you to court for one thing or another. I highly doubt that you will be able to get an extension for the payment.What you might be able to do is contact the other parent and explain the situation. This will be the only way you can get away from contempt. I would need to know more details but contact the other parent sounds like the most viable option. Above answer and comments to questions are for general purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or establishes an attorney-client relationship without a signed retainer. Please reach out to an attorney you are comfortable with working and discussing your case in more details. If you can not afford a private attorney, you may be eligible for a Pro Bono lawyer provided by some courts and if not, feel free to ask about our affordable payment plans.... Read More

Sorry to hear what you are going through. A competent and aggressive attorney can best assist you. Usually, the court, the law and most judges favour women even when they are wrong and this is why many attorneys chose to represent MOTHERS in family law matters. Only few handful attorneys that specialize in family law like my office represent Fathers and fight for justice. Your situation is not new its something we see all the time and has experience in getting justice for the fathers on child support. If you are representing yourself then you need to show your side of the story in a manner that will be both convincing and appealing. Above answer and comments to questions are for general purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or establishes an attorney-client relationship without a signed retainer. Please reach out to an attorney you are comfortable with working and discussing your case in more details. If you can not afford a private attorney, you may be eligible for a Pro Bono attorney provided by some courts and if not, feel free to ask about our affordable payment plans.... Read More

When did you submit modification? Did you use an assistance of a qualified representative to go through the process or did you did it yourself? Your details sound like you did it yourself. I would like to know more details about the issue and see what I can assist you with. I have attorneys licensed in other states, but we can assist in MD as we usually come to MD for other clients cases. If you like you can email me any and all documents to be reviewed free of cost at help@smsattorneys.com // if you can not afford an attorney, we do provide services for indigent // low-income clients at a reduced affordable rate. Above answer and comments to questions are for general purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or establishes an attorney-client relationship without a signed retainer. Please reach out to an attorney you are comfortable with working and discussing your case in more details.... Read More

If there was a child support order through the Texas Attorney General because the children were on any type of public assistance, she could not have waived the money owed to the state. She could certainly waive child support owed to her. If she did not pursue child support and there was no order, she cannot go back to try to collect it. But you have to know whether the children were on any state aid and whether the state has been trying to collect support from you.... Read More

Getting child support is easy if he is on birth certificate and you pursue for child support. If he is employed than you will have a good chance of receiving anything. Just because he see her every now and than gives you an Advantage in your case. I would like to know more details about your cSe so that I. CAn go over your options with you. Call me at 12123878001. Looking forward to working with you.... Read More

Family Law matters attorneys are required to collect attorney fees upfront when taking the case.The time to pursue the arrears is very short taking into consideration that the child is now 21.  If you can still be eligible to get him to payback than you should not wait any minute. Contact an attorney a private attorney even if you have to pay $1000 retainer to get a GOOD lawyer to help you recover some if not all than you should take that risk of a $1,000.  Wprkong with a free attorney might limit your chances of a successful ending since free attorneys are always occupied with a bunch of cases. I would you to review my profile as we are the most aggressive and competent network of attorneys specializing in family law. Looking forward to working with you. If payment plans can be arranged if you are employed.... Read More

Hi Fatima, this is Ahsan from New York. Your question sounds like you are representing yourself in child support matter. An attorney would be able to review the case details and take appropriate measures to resolve the case. It’s best to discuss the case details directly than to correspond in public question answer. So feel free to give me a call Thursday any time to go over your situation and I will see what we can do to help you. You can call me Thursday or text me any time at 212-387-8001. I travel from state to state and I love traveling to MD so I am looking forward to hearing from you.... Read More

If your circumstances have changed where bearing the expense of the child has increased, and the mother is working on books, in addition to SSI, then yes you can request the court for the increase in the amount of payment. Otherwise, you will be wasting your time and money. Above answer and comments to questions are for general purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or establishes an attorney-client relationship without a signed retainer. Please reach out to an attorney you are comfortable with working and discussing your case in more details.... Read More