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How can I terminate child support?

Karen's answer | Answered on June 12, 2012

The duty to pay child support terminates on the marriage of the parties to each other unless there is money owed to the State of Texas for Medicaid...

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How much would child support be for one child if spouse gross is 800.00 a week? Does spouse have to pay alimoney?

Karen's answer | Answered on June 12, 2012

The general rule on Texas child support for 1 child is 20% of net resources, which is not the same as net income. Net resources is based on gross...

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Can i keep my sons dad from changing my sons laat name??

Karen's answer | Answered on June 12, 2012

If you can give the judge a good reason not to change the child's name, sometimes the judge will not do it. However, generally the courts want to...

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Can my daughter return to Texas with me when she turns 18, even though she will still be in high school?

Karen's answer | Answered on June 12, 2012

You need to consult an Arkansas attorney to find out what the law is regarding change of custody. In Texas, if the child is 18 and still in high...

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Do i need to get a lawyler?

Karen's answer | Answered on June 12, 2012

Yes. Visitation is not conditioned on the payment of child support. Don't make your child a weapon against his father. Call an attorney or the...

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If the person who pays child support purchased a store in there name can the person that recieving the child support go back and

Karen's answer | Answered on June 11, 2012

Texas looks at a "material and substantial change in circumstances" of either parent or the child for a modification. There is a presumption that...

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How much do I have to paid for chid support if I get paid 11.50 and hour and work 40 hours

Karen's answer | Answered on June 11, 2012

If Massachusetts is pursuing the child support case you are subject to their laws and it will be different from Texas. MA uses a shared income...

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What is the process for getting a divorce in Texas. What am I looking at as far as child support, alimony, etc.

Karen's answer | Answered on June 08, 2012

Alimony in Texas is very limited. You need to consult a lawyer in your area to figure out your exposure. There are too many variables for an answer...

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I dont want child support but I want him to be there for his daughter is there a way I can do that I haven't heard from.him in

Karen's answer | Answered on June 08, 2012

Judges usually do not waive child support. Whether you choose to enforce it is another matter. If you have not received TANF, SNAP or Medicaid for...

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You have payed child support for a child that is later proven not to be yours. Do you have the right to be repaid.

Karen's answer | Answered on June 08, 2012

If there was a court order for child support that ordered you to pay then you cannot get reimbursed for the child support. If there was no court...

Karen L. Marvel's Answers (973)

How can I terminate child support?

How much would child support be for one child if spouse gross is 800.00 a week? Does spouse have to pay alimoney?

Can i keep my sons dad from changing my sons laat name??

Can my daughter return to Texas with me when she turns 18, even though she will still be in high school?

Do i need to get a lawyler?

If the person who pays child support purchased a store in there name can the person that recieving the child support go back and

How much do I have to paid for chid support if I get paid 11.50 and hour and work 40 hours

What is the process for getting a divorce in Texas. What am I looking at as far as child support, alimony, etc.

I dont want child support but I want him to be there for his daughter is there a way I can do that I haven't heard from.him in

You have payed child support for a child that is later proven not to be yours. Do you have the right to be repaid.