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Nancy M Von Kittlitz's answer
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Which parent covers it often depends on cost, as through the child support...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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There is no rule, but the court can impose this on either parent. 1/2 the cost...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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Great question! Once the door is open,the responding part can file a...
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Nancy M Von Kittlitz's answer
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You will have to file a complaint for contempt. The court will then determine...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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I agree. The person who owes may have a viable defense. If it is a...
Gabriel Cheong
Gabriel Cheong's answer
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You are mistaken. If you suddenly get a big raise, he can request a...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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He is right; you can get an estimate of the change by going on the DOR web...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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You have functionally no chance if she brings you to court. However, the court...
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Best Answer: Nancy M Von Kittlitz's answer
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I disagree strongly with the prior answer. The law provides for continued...
Phil A. Taylor
Phil A. Taylor's answer
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Child support can be ordered can be ordered to be paid for a child that has...
Andrew Daniel Myers
Andrew Daniel Myers' answer
Contributor Level 7

You will be eligible for support going back to the date you file your complaint...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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It is at the court's discretion. Neither you nor he can agree when it comes to...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

Then you have one and only one choice: File for contempt: If you need...
Phil A. Taylor
Phil A. Taylor's answer
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If the agreement is not being complied with, then a contempt action is needed....
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

There are various ways the court can evaluate income. The stated earnings are...
Alan James Brinkmeier
Alan James Brinkmeier's answer
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An appeal to the court to reduce the support can be done if income has declined...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

The court is unlikely to go back and modify support before the action is filed...
Alan James Brinkmeier
Alan James Brinkmeier's answer
Contributor Level 10

An appeal to the court to reduce the support can be done if income has declined...
Gabriel Cheong
Gabriel Cheong's answer
Contributor Level 7

You have to go to court to secure a visitation order and for to court to...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

Sounds like a paternity action. The quicker you do this, the better you will...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

If you are unemployed, you may be required to look for a job and/or pay the...
Karen M Duffy
Karen M Duffy's answer
Contributor Level 4

Child Support and Visitation are two seperate issues and the mother cannot...
Phil A. Taylor
Phil A. Taylor's answer
Contributor Level 6

This is a matter between your mother and father. You do not get a say in...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

I Agree and this is something that should involve your father and not you....
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

DOR cannot be correct. A person cannot intentionally reduce their income. The...
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Nancy M Von Kittlitz's answer
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Whether child support needs to be paid for the 19 year old is a question to...
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Kara J. Clifford's answer
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File a Complaint for Modification immediately. The Court has the ability (not...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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You are running out of time to file action to restore your son to this state....
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Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel
Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel's answer
Contributor Level 7

Yes, if you are the custodial parent.
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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I would add that this is either a paternity action, divorce or modification....
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

The site with Jurisdiction is where the child lives, and this is where you need...
Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel
Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel's answer
Contributor Level 7

My advice would be to speak with a lawyer immediately. You indicate that you...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

I agree. The requirements of this case exceed those that can be handled by any...

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