I have joint custody of my son. He lives with me his mother gets him Christmas break and a few weeks in the summer. We agreed to a joint parenting plan saying that she would not have to pay child support but instead pay half of all extracurricular acctivites and medical, dental,vision or any other health care expenses. She won't pay any of this. I tell her about it and she says she is going to send the money but she wont. I was wondering If since we signed this agreeing if I could still try to take her back to court and try to get childsupport. She works has a good job and still nothing.
2006-11-19 13:24:54 · 10 answers · asked by michael s 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
She is suppose to have him four weeks in summer and seven days on christmas break. When he is suppose to go she doesnt come get him she hasnt yet. She never calls so I really dont think she is going to go for anymore than joint custdy she would maybe even consider completley giving him over to me thats just not what I wanted to do. And the money isnt that big of a deal but I feel If you have a child you should want to support them.
2006-11-19 13:35:57 · update #1
Yes you can....I am having almost the same problem with my ex. You can take her to court and even ask them to tack on interest. I email everything to my ex.....any bills or things that they are doing...this way he can not say that I never told him about it...if you have anyother questions about things like this IM me. I have been taking him to court for 4 yrs and kind of know the system a little_
2006-11-19 13:33:14 · answer #1 · answered by Chickybabe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. But it will piss her off and she might be able to take you to court too since you have joint custody and get support for the time he spends with her. It would be so much better if you could work it out between you.
2006-11-19 13:30:09 · answer #2 · answered by Chula 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go talk to a lawyer. A consultation fee shouldn't cost much. If she isn't doing her part of the agreement more than likely a lawyer will tell you yes take her back for child support. Good luck.
2006-11-19 13:27:37 · answer #3 · answered by jamw 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is in your custody agreement that your ex-wife is to take on these expenses, then she is absolutely required by law to pay them. If she refuses, you have legal grounds to take her to court, not only for what she hasn't paid, but you also have a strong case for sole physical custody which would entitle you to child support. Good luck!
2006-11-19 13:27:38 · answer #4 · answered by slowfreak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can breach her on the court order....but than she might apply for full custody and child support from you are you willing to go down that path do you really need the money?
2006-11-19 13:28:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your lawyer and also have the papers that you have of all that was agreed upon by both of you take them with you. You might also get in touch with Child Support Division in your area as well, they might be able to help you to.
2006-11-19 14:07:46 · answer #6 · answered by SapphireB 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are allowed to request a change in child support every 3 years. Call your local child support agency and talk to them about it, you should be able to make some changes,even get child support. Good luck!!
2006-11-19 13:36:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both of you are responsible for this child, you should not have to bear the brunt of all finances, seems to me you have your child more than she does, ask her one more time for help, and tell her if she dosen't start to help right away your going back to court and changing the decree, what else can you do good luck
2006-11-19 13:39:39 · answer #8 · answered by dravynsmom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is a court order,take her back to court.Hve all your paper work in order because you will have ti prove that she has not payed anything.Also make sure you have the agreement along with the other documents.Don't try,DO IT.
2006-11-19 15:22:39 · answer #9 · answered by Willnotlietoyou 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is in your decree, you can take her back to court for contempt. Failure to follow any part of the degree is considered contempt of court. My husband and I go through this with his ex. So far just receiving a letter from our attorney threatening to go back to court has prompted her to pay up.
2006-11-19 13:30:00 · answer #10 · answered by candym 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋