Can we change who claims the children on the taxes without paying to reopen the case?

Everyone who has commented is correct. It's worth taking a look at the language of your decree to see if it has language that says, ".....unless...

Although it was court ordered that child support remain the same is it legal my ex went through child support to get it raised?

Your husband's case at the CSEA should be assigned to a particular caseworker. He should call his caseworker and simply ask, "What happened?" The...

You are correct in that a "no contest" plea cannot be used in civil proceedings to establish responsibility for an action. You should know,...

Is it possible to request that the mother be required to take a drug test to receive the child support?

There are many times where the parent paying child support feels the funds aren't being spent properly for the benefit of the child. Sometimes,...

Are "tax refund offsets" for child support looked at the same as a payment in the eyes of the courts? (stepparent adoption)

Two things: First, the garnishment does not tank your case. Second, there are two steps a court must take to grant a Petition for Adoption. Step...

Contempt of Court - opposing party fails to appear - request for remand

I like your reference to the, "Dog ate my homework," excuse. It sounds like an accurate reference, considering the circumstances. To answer your...

If my ex-wife's parents claim my child as a dependent on their taxes is their income figured into child support?

First, if a Court grants a Decree of Divorce, all issues related to property and children have to be settled completely. With a temporary order in...

Interstate child support

This must be frustrating for you, but you will get through it. The place you may want to look for answers is The Interstate Family Support Act,...

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Is there a time limit on when an ex wife can get half of my pension, we were divorced in 2000, retired 4 years ago.

Once a Divorce Decree is signed by the Court, the property issues cannot be changed. Section 3105.65 of the Ohio Revised Code states that a court...

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House division in divorce

This is a tough one to answer without knowing all the relevant facts, but let me give you a quick run-down. The marriage is a short one: only 4...