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My ex wants to bring me to court for support she did not receive when I was out of work with no unemployment benefits. Do I owe her that even though I wasn't receiving any income?
Yes, you will normally owe the back unless you filed for a reduction in or a suspension of the support obligation. Child support obligations are not normally mitigated by other circumstances such as unemployment. This may not be fair (or realistic), but this is the way the courts normally view it.
Yes, you will normally owe the back unless you filed for a reduction in or a suspension of the support obligation. Child support obligations are not normally mitigated by other circumstances such as unemployment. This may not be fair (or realistic), but this is the way the courts normally view it.
How often can a non-custodial parent be taken back for modification if the payee gets wind that the payor is making more money?
This varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but in general a modification can be sought every two years, or upon a "sustantial increase" in the obligor's income.
This varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but in general a modification can be sought every two years, or upon a "sustantial increase" in the obligor's income.
My 18yr old recently quit high school. She says she is going back next year. Am I still obligated to pay child support while she makes up her mind?
This depends on how the parenting plan and/or child support order are written; some have stipulations about the child remaining in school, automatic emancipation (and cessation of child support) on the 18th birthday, or other provisions that may affect child support payments.
This depends on how the parenting plan and/or child support order are written; some have stipulations about the child remaining in school, automatic emancipation (and cessation of child support) on the 18th birthday, or other provisions that may affect child support payments.
What does the term "combined income" refer to in figuring child support?
The term "combined income" typically refers to taking the incomes of both parents and adding them together.
The term "combined income" typically refers to taking the incomes of both parents and adding them together.
My ex wants me to share 1/2 of school expenses, clothes, shoes, supplies, etc. Isn't that what child support is for?
Child support is indeed supposed to cover all the things your ex is asking for you to pay extra on. You aren't liable for extra expenses unless it states so in the support order. In other words, you aren't obligated to pay for anything beyond the specified support amount.
Child support is indeed supposed to cover all the things your ex is asking for you to pay extra on. You aren't liable for extra expenses unless it states so in the support order. In other words, you aren't obligated to pay for anything beyond the specified support amount.