Divorce Legal Questions and Answers
How is income properly calculated for child support when parent does not respond?
My ex husband didn't show up for child support court and his income was not stated in court so they based my orders on minimum wage. I am going to do a motion for a new trial and need his income verified. Is it possible for me to obtain this information from his employer?
08/06/2010 | Category: Divorce » Child Support | State: Texas | #22840Is a Step Parent Liable for Child Support in Pennsylvania?
I live in Pa and my girlfriend and I are about to move together with a possibility of getting married. He ex husband doesn't pay a dime in support. Somehow he manged to stop the support order. He told her that because he's an alcoholic he doesn't have to pay child support. Me personally I think that he knows someone in the child support office. My question is if she moves in wi...
05/13/2010 | Category: Divorce » Child Support | State: Pennsylvania | #22099Is a Parent Required to Support a Child Past the Age of 18 in Texas?
Our 18 year old daughter (living in Arkansas) has one entire year of high school left. She is going to move in with her boyfriend and her mom assured her her father is still 100% responsible for child support. ($950 per month) We see nothing in Texas law that addresses this issue and the divorce decree is silent on the matter. What is your opinion? It does not seem as though ...
05/05/2010 | Category: Divorce » Child Support | State: Kentucky | #22017Does a Parent Need to Support a 19 Year Old Still in High School in Washington?
My son I just found out is almost a year behind in school the school l sent him to a college to finish his high school and are paying for it my question is that he is already 18 years old and if my understanding is that I still have to pay until he reaches the age of 19 or finish high school what ever comes first is that correct?
05/05/2010 | Category: Divorce » Child Support | State: Washington | #22014What is the Statute of Limitations for Collecting Child Support in Texas?
I have a situation that I owed my ex-wife child support. It has been paid by my calculations. The courts have reduced my child support to a judgement. How long does it stand? Do you have to refile a judgement every 7 years or how does it work? This is held by the OAG's office. Can they do anything without my ex-wife in on the conversation or meeting. I know that they are repr...
05/01/2010 | Category: Divorce » Child Support | State: Texas | #21976Do I Still Owe Child Support in New Jersey if the Child Enters the Miiltary?
Good afternoon. My Son is entering the USA Coast Guard Academy on June 28, 2010. I understand that entering the military academy's constitutes emancipation. Do I still have to pay child support while he is in the service?
04/13/2010 | Category: Divorce » Child Support | State: New Jersey | #21771Does Tuition in a Child Support Order Include Living Expenses?
I have a court order for ex-husband to pay $300.00 month for college tuition. My son lives with me and I pay all his expenses. What is the legal definition of Tuition? He goes to a city college in CA and I only pay for his books and supplies. So could the monies help pay his living expenses?
04/08/2010 | Category: Divorce » Child Support | State: California | #21719Can I Be Required to Support a Pregnant Child After Age 18 in Pennsylvania?
My daughter is 17 yrs and 10 months old.She is pregnant. She lives with her mother. Her mother is trying to get Public Welfare for her. I want to know am I still responsible to pay child support for her after she is 18 ?
03/30/2010 | Category: Divorce » Child Support | State: Pennsylvania | #21609How do I subpoena records to support a child support claim in New York?
I have an emergency. I am appearing in court on next Thursday, March 25th, for a child support case, I need to file subpoenas for records to be served TOMORROW. The lawyer I was meeting just cancelled today. Please help! What subpoena forms do I need, and how do I fill them out? Do I take the papers to the court first to be signed, to I need them notarized, or do I just fill th...
03/18/2010 | Category: Divorce » Child Support | State: New York | #21448Am I required to pay college tuition as child support for my 20 yr. child?
What are the laws regarding paying for your child's college education in a divorce situation. She is 20 years of age. What does she need to provide me to continue making me pay a third of her tuition?
01/28/2010 | Category: Divorce » Child Support | State: California | #20676