In a non contested divorce can amount of child support be negotiated by both parties or by the judge?

If the parties can agree on an amount and submit a decree to the judge containing that amount the odds are very good the Court will approve your...

Does my wife need to be paying support?

You need to file for divorce and request a temporary hearing so that the Court can order her to pay child support, etc. You could be in front of a...

How come my child support case worker always give me the run around evrytime I give her a copy of my private insurance?

The AG office is very busy and can take months, if not years, to take action. You have the option of moving forward through a private attorney. It...

Will the judge agree to separation of the kids in divorce if the kids have been living separately for the past 2 years?

You need to consult an attorney before you sign anything.

Does a man paying child support have rights to claim children on income tax?

Almost certainly the answer is no. The right to claim the kids on income taxes is dependent on federal law. Unless you have an agreement that...

You need to pay according to the Court order until that obligation is legally terminated.

I have 2 questions. I am wondering if I can challenge custody for my children. How often I can be taken back for review.

The general rule of thumb regarding reviewing child support is that it can happen every three years. However, it can take place earlier if there...

My son and wife are seperated and for the most part my son has his daughter. She is now 19 months old

Until there is a Court order that establishes each parent's rights to the child this instability and unpredictability will continue. Your son...

Mediation

A district court is more likely to require mediation. In a IV-D court it is more likely the Court will want to resolve the case through...

Are there any situations where the child support obligation can be low than standard percentage?

While the Court can deviate from child support guidelines, it is rare to do so. Generally the Court considers child support to be debt number one....