Can I receive back pay from child support that is in my mothers name

The answer is no. It is money that belongs to your mother for your support, not for you as the dependent child.

You should file a motion to enforce physical placement and ask for a specific schedule spelling out dates/times for your placement.

If Minnesota was the state you were divorced in and if either parent still resides in that state, or the children, Minnesota retains ongoing and...

No it is not unethical, and in some cases, depending on the nature of the motion, it must be personally served on you.

How would I go about enforcing placement time?

How old is the child? Does the other parent do anything to assist with encouraging the child to go or do they either discourage it or not do...

Can a temporary order hearing be entertained by the court without the filing of a motion?

Every county handles things differently. In some, you must file the motion first, then secure the court date and serve the motion. In others, you...

What would I need to do to file for legal separation or divorce? Who may I talk to?

You will need to have papers drafted to initiate the filing of either a legal separation or divorce. If you are limited financially, you can go to...

How do I reopen a child support case where I am paying support but my child lives with me? And can I do it online?

You will need to either enter into a stipulation and order and file it with the court to suspend the order OR file a formal motion with the court...

It's a two prong answer to your question. 1. TAX EXEMPTIONS/CHILD TAX CARE CREDIT. The custodial parent is allowed under federal law to claim the...

Can my ex-wife take me back to court for higher child support because she has reduced hours due to the COVID-19 Pandemic?

The answer to your question is yes, and I do agree with the prior response from Attorney Probst. The issue may be more practical than legal....