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Written by Stann William Givens
Calculating child support in a Florida divorce has been greatly simplified, but there is still room for mistakes. Posted 29 days ago in Child Support. Jurisdiction: Florida
Written by Michael J. Helfand
In some cases, child support is never paid. In others, it’s paid for a time but then the individual stops paying. In Illinois, you can enforce child support orders, even if it’s been years since you’ve received a payment. Here are some additional tips. Posted 2 months ago in Child Support. Jurisdiction: Illinois
Written by Duane L. Coker
Having child support withheld from pay is becoming the norm in Texas Child Support cases. It is almost always preferred by the person receiving support and, more and more, the preferred way of paying it (cuts down on problems and missed/late payments). Here are a couple options for setting that up. Posted 3 months ago in Child Support. Jurisdiction: Texas
Written by Leslie Dale Merkley
In Indiana, child support obligations are established and/or modified using a statutorily established set of guidelines. Obligations are to be set in accordance with the guidelines table unless extraordinary circumstances exist. Posted about 1 month ago in Child Support. Jurisdiction: Indiana
Written by Brent Allan Rose
It's easy to calculate your child support in Florida. All you need is a few numbers from yours and the other parent's pay stub or taxes, the amount paid for any childcare and insurance, and a free form you can download. Online calculators make the job even easier! Posted about 1 month ago in Child Support. Jurisdiction: Florida
Written by Calvin Heinle
The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts issued its decision in JS v. CC (SJC-10315) in September of this year. The Court discusses whether undistributed earnings of a closely held S Corporation should be considered in the calculation of child support. Posted about 1 month ago in Child Support. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts
Written by Joshua Tobias Hershon
If there is a court order for you to pay child support and you can negotiate or mediate an agreement with the other parent to modify your child support payments, great! - but don't make the mistake of failing to modify the court order that is in place. Jail and civil penalties may apply. Posted about 1 month ago in Child Support. Jurisdiction: California
Written by Joshua Tobias Hershon
Whatever caused you to fall behind on your child support, you need to get your drivers license back. I will show you how... Posted about 1 month ago in Child Support. Jurisdiction: Federal
Written by Cathy Ann Wagner
In Minnesota, both parents have a duty to support their children, and that responsibility depends on their respective incomes. Posted about 1 month ago in Child Support. Jurisdiction: Minnesota
Written by Marshal Shawn Willick
The Nevada Supreme Court finally decided the Rivero Opinion on Rehearing (Rivero v. Rivero, 125 Nev. ___, ___ P.3d ___ (Adv. Opn. No. 34, Aug. 27, 2009), altering the applicable standards for making custodial determinations, and altering how child support is calculated. Posted 1 day ago in Child Custody. Jurisdiction: Nevada
Written by Avvo Staff
If you are owed child support, state agencies and state or district attorneys should offer free or low-cost help in collecting the money, even across state lines. Posted about 1 year ago.
Written by Donald Erwin Ray
In the State of Illinois a custodial parent can collect past due child support, called a "Delinquency" without the need of a new court order. 2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted 7 months ago in Family. Jurisdiction: Illinois
Written by Anita Cowley Savage
In Texas, there are child support guidelines that set forth the presumptive amount due from one party to the other in a divorce or suit affecting the parent-child relationship. While this calculation is applied in most cases, a request to deviate from the guidelines can be made in some circumstances Posted 9 months ago in Family. Jurisdiction: Texas
Written by Greta Muirhead
How much will you pay in child support according to Nevada Law if you don't reach an agreement with the other side? 2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted 6 months ago in Bankruptcy / Debt. Jurisdiction: Nevada
Written by Damon Sharad Bivek
This guide is meant to help you get prepared for a free consultation with me to determine whether or not you will be able to lower or raise your current child support obligation. Posted 4 months ago in Family. Jurisdiction: Georgia
Written by Starla D. Zehr
Michigan uses Child Support Guidelines that utilize the number of children, the incomes of both parties and the number of overnights that each child spends with a parent to calculate child support, but how child support is calculated is extremely important to the outcome of a court order. Posted 3 months ago in Family. Jurisdiction: Michigan
Written by Stann William Givens
Advice on the tax consequences of a Florida divorce is very important. Posted 29 days ago in Alimony. Jurisdiction: Florida
Written by Carolyn Annette Elsey
Normally, child support terminates at age 18 or graduation from high school, whichever occurs later. This guide discusses post-secondary support and how to handle the issue in court. 31 of 31 users found this helpful. Posted 7 months ago in Child Support. Jurisdiction: Washington
Written by Peter William Mogren
In Washington, the court does not have the authority to order a married couple to pay for the children's college education, it is left up to the parents to decide, what if any, contribution to make. In the event of a divorce however, the court has the authority to determine post-secondary education 1 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted 5 months ago in Child Support. Jurisdiction: Washington
Written by Michael Anthony Turek
Payment to an ex-spouse after a divorce (and while a divorce is pending) is called spousal support. The details, amount, and duration of support in California vary from case to case. 9 of 10 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: California |