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Phil A. Taylor
Phil A. Taylor's answer
Contributor Level 6

Child support should be terminated by an order of the court. If DOR is...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
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Termination is not only age alone. If the child attends full-time school,...
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Nancy M Von Kittlitz's answer
Contributor Level 4

Parents are required to support their children, regardless of how many they...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

This is a potential paternity action to which the mother of the child is...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

These are seen by the Court as 2 separate matters. You must continue to pay...
Phil A. Taylor
Phil A. Taylor's answer
Contributor Level 6

The court will order you to pay child support and during that action you can...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

Your question is confusing. I do not understand what you mean about your...
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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
Contributor Level 7

I would add that this is either a paternity action, divorce or modification....
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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Irwin M. Pollack
Irwin M. Pollack's answer
Contributor Level 4

Children have a right to be financially supported by both of their parents. By...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

each failure to pay support is viewed as a judgment. You can sue or under...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

While this is a choice, it is not the choice the court would make. You must...
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Sarah M. Cross' answer
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I agree. The status of his wife as a legal or illegal immigant isn't an issue...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

The court will look at the best interests of the child. This is complicated...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

It depends. Apparently he has the money to get an attorney, but not to pay...
Gabriel Cheong
Gabriel Cheong's answer
Contributor Level 7

Usually a first continuance will be allowed but you can choose to fight it.
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

THAT IS NOT THE STANDARD. Simply, the standard is that the parents, assuming...
Phil A. Taylor
Phil A. Taylor's answer
Contributor Level 6

Child support must be paid in accordance with any court order that is in place....
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Nancy M Von Kittlitz's answer
Contributor Level 4

There is a lot at stake, your husband's obligation to pay child support (...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

It does not say much for your marriage that you are waiting for your spouse to...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

It is a very long shot. It is also an odd thing to do after all of these years.
Gabriel Cheong
Gabriel Cheong's answer
Contributor Level 7

Even though child support is a right of the child, a child support lawsuit must...
Gabriel Cheong
Gabriel Cheong's answer
Contributor Level 7

Yes he can and if he choses to, he can file a petition to modify child custody...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

IN Mass, exposing your child to a level 3 sex offender can be used against you...
Joseph K. Chancellor
Joseph K. Chancellor's answer
Contributor Level 6

Your concerns are good ones and there are protections that you can have. You...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

Your wish has to be translated into a court order. You have said nothing...
Kelly A. Broadbent
Kelly A. Broadbent's answer
Contributor Level 5

The answer depends on your divorce agreement/court agreement. If you are...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

I agree to a limited extent. The separation agreement should define...
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William T Harrington
William T Harrington's answer
Contributor Level 5

In Massachusetts, assets in a divorce are distributed fairly. While he does...
Gabriel Cheong
Gabriel Cheong's answer
Contributor Level 7

Depending on the length of the marriage and other factors, you might be...
Howard Woodley Bailey
Howard Woodley Bailey's answer
Contributor Level 9

While I can only answer based upon my experience here in NJ, the answer I would...
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Henry Lebensbaum's answer
Contributor Level 7

iF THE DISPOSITION HAS BEEN DONE, THEN IT IS TOO LATE. IF HOWEVER, THE...

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