In the divorce papers it states father has to pay child support. But the father has not been paying. Does he still have rights to see the child even though he has not paid support?
2006-08-21 07:32:42 · 40 answers · asked by Misty h 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
legally, yes.
2006-08-21 07:38:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think that a parent should not be pulling his/her weight when it comes to supporting the child and by supporting I mean mentally, emotionally educationall, financially etc. I think you should seek the assistance of the proper authorities to help you out with this problem because it places the child at a disadvantage. The child needs to know that both parents will give them full support when they have a need for anything.
P.S. Never let the first option be a case of keepin the child away from the next parent, this is only a vindictive act and in turn this only hurts the child.
2006-08-21 07:43:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, paying child support is just that support for the child. It is not payment to see the child. Thats terrible that he isnt paying, but you can take legal action for that. Try to keep a good bond with the child you have together and both parents.
2006-08-21 08:11:55 · answer #3 · answered by Stewiesgal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may not agree or want to here this but these are two separate issues. I went through the same thing. yes he still has rights to see the child. even though he hasn't paid child support.
what you need to do is get him back in front of the judge he will take care of the situation.
good luck to you
2006-08-21 08:38:38 · answer #4 · answered by RAINBOW 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Child support and visitation DO NOT fall hand in hand. You can get one without the other. Child support is not contingent on visitation nor the other way around.
But, if it is any consultation, child support NEVER goes away. You can collect your support 20 years from now after he has settled down and gotten a good job, bought a house and long since forgotten about you coming after the arrears. Patience...you'll get it.
2006-08-21 07:50:40 · answer #5 · answered by Zelda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the situation . i have been divorced for 8 yrs and had two kids with my ex . he is a good father and that is really the only thing that matters you have to ask your self will it hurt the kids to not see there father? i know it's hard but i have been through alot of things with him and i get angry and want to take him back to court and raise his child support and stop his visitation but then i think how will my kids feel if i do that ? as long as they are safe and your ex is making an attemp i say yes the kids will grow up and realize he was a deadbeat but if you stand in the middle they will be angry with you
2006-08-21 07:43:55 · answer #6 · answered by Muy Buena 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Do not get visitation confused with financial support. A child can not be 'held for ransom' to make the father's pay for support.
In order to get payment, you should contact your attorney and have them pursue it. The attorney will get their fees from the person who is refusing to pay the support so they should be more than happy to help you.
In Texas, if the person required to pay support is not doing so, the person who is supposed to receive the support can file with the District Attorney. Then the state will garnish the wages and/or have the non-payer arrested.
By the way, this works for both non-paying dads or non-paying moms.
Hope this helps!
2006-08-21 07:43:24 · answer #7 · answered by wrkey 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes
paying child support is not to pay to see your kids
child support is to help pay for the things the kids need in life
only way a father can not see kids is if its stated in divorce papers by a judge or other papers
2006-08-21 07:39:53 · answer #8 · answered by tiggermouse73 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes he does. Paying child support is very important, but it shouldn't be tied into seeing his children, it isn't fair for the child. This problem also shouldn't be talked about to the child or in front of the child, it is not the child's concern who is paying what and who is not. The child just needs to know that both parents love him/her.
2006-08-21 07:43:00 · answer #9 · answered by Injun 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, child support and child visitation are two seperate things. You cannot withhold one just because he's been negligent on the other. The same rule would apply if he was paying child support but you were withholding the child.
2006-08-23 17:41:27 · answer #10 · answered by John F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes he still has the right to see his child. One has nothing to do with the other. As a matter of fact, he could take you to court for contepmt if you stop his visitation. YOU however have the right to file a complaint yourself and have the support go through the state!! I had to do that. My ex was over 6 months past due....It amazed me how quickly he coughed up the dough when I got the state involved....now that it goes through the sate...those checks show up like clockwork. Best wishes!
2006-08-21 07:43:28 · answer #11 · answered by Joeygirl 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋