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Child Support
I have a child-support order for my ex. What are my options to make him work?
I have a child-support order and a wage assignment in place to ensure payment from my son’s father. Earlier this year, he received a reduction in child support from the court, with a follow-up hearing to be held in six months to review his (then) current employment. He is now in arrears for over $100,000. I have been awarded payments towards those arrears at $250 per month. I haven’t received any payment this year. What are my options to make him work, or at what point will he get sent to jail?
Can I change the amount once the settlement is finalized?
Learn more about child support so that ideally you and your spouse can approach the judge with everything worked out in a mutual agreement.
What if my spouse doesn’t pay child support he or she has been ordered to pay by the courts?
You have the option of having your ex placed in jail, but there are other less drastic legal actions as well.
Can a court make a parent carry life insurance for their child in NJ?
In the state of New Jersey there is a law that compels parents to obtain life insurance for the benefit of their child. Click to read more.
Department of Child Support Services enforcing child support orders
The Department of Child Support Services has a number of resources that only they can use, such as automated interception of lottery winnings, in order to enforce child support orders and make sure that each and every one is paid.
How do I open a case with the Department Of Child Support Services?
Opening up a child support case with the Department Of Child Support Services is your first step to receiving what your spouse owes you in California.
why should I consider opening a case with the local Department of Child Support
Utilizing the services of your local Department of Child Custody Services can be one of the best decisions you’ve ever made, allowing you to better ensure that your ex is kept accountable in paying the agreed upon amount.
Are alimony and child support taxable in California?
Are spousal and child support taxable in California? If so, is there any way to structure support payments to my ex to lower my taxes?
Are alimony and child support taxable in NY?
Are New York alimony and child support are taxable? If so, is there is any way of structuring support payments to lower my taxes?
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