I am 16 years old and my mom recives child support checks every month
The problem is i dont even live with my mother and basically i never see any of the money i am supposed to get for child support.
Is there any way i could get the money sent directly to me or the person i live with (grandmom) so i doesnt go to waste?
2007-11-30 13:58:57 · 12 answers · asked by BaSs HeAd 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If your grandmother has custody of you then she should contact Friend of the Court. If however, your mother has custody & you are temporarily staying with your grandmom then the support money should continue going to her so that she can maintain the home which is your legal residence.
Legally, it is not required that you see or receive the money directly. If the money is used to pay household expenses; e.g. rent, mortgage pmts, food & utilities then it is being used to support you. As long as you have a roof over your head, food and clothing, the money is being used appropriately.
This is a matter between your mother and grandmother.
2007-11-30 14:08:52 · answer #1 · answered by Judith 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Child support is not contingent upon divorce. An absent parent, be it a mother or a father, is still responsible to pay the custodial parent support for said child, even if divorce has not been finalized. Next, go to your child support enforcement agency. They know all the in's and outs of how to get payments from a serving member of the military. I agree, $200 a month is very little compared to his actual pay. Next, even if he is in Afghanistan, and refuses to sign divorce papers, you can still get a divorce. His signature is not necessary. Depending on what state and county you are in, depends on how it is to be resolved. For instance, in some districts a simple notification via the newspaper will suffice. Lastly, it IS possible to receive child support for unborn children. It once again will depend on where you live. I do not know the where to's and how for's as to why you are getting divorced. But if it is at all his fault, you may be able to seek alimony as well. Look into it. Donna
2016-05-27 01:27:06 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes your grandmother should be the one getting the money and it should be coming from both of your parents. The first thing she needs to do is be named your legal guardian if she isn't already. AND, the child support is for HER to take care of you. It is not yours and never should be. Children do not get child support the guardian gets it. You are not "supposed to get" the money at all. I see this over and over and I don't understand where kids ever got the idea that child support was money that was due to them. Just like if your parents were together you would not be "entitled" to a portion of one of their paychecks.
2007-12-02 05:48:34 · answer #3 · answered by aly_des 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is between your mom and your grandma, child support is not for your spending pleasure to go out on the weekends with. If you want a "paycheck", your old enough to get a job! Just because you don't see the money, doesn't mean it's not being spent for your needs.
2007-11-30 14:19:51 · answer #4 · answered by Lea S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your grandmother needs to write the person who is sending the child support and the child support agency and request a change in Parental Custody so your grandmother can receive the child support payments.
2007-12-01 05:17:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your grandma ( not you) should be receiving the money. It's deplorable to think your mom is keeping that money while your grandma puts a roof over your head, feeds you and pays to raise you. Is your father aware of this? Is your mother approachable so you can ask her? If I were you I would call the courthouse in your area and inquire as to what you should do. Good luck, it may be that your grandma doesn't want to rock the boat incase it leads to your mom trying to take you away.
2007-11-30 14:04:19 · answer #6 · answered by hoppykit 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your grandmom would have to be your legal guardian and go to court to ask to receive the child support. You wouldn't get it anyways sinc eyou are the minor. If you "divorced" your parents, you wouldnt get it either since you're supposed to be independent. Your only option is having your grandmom go to court.
2007-11-30 14:02:48 · answer #7 · answered by Tonya 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You cannot get it directly. Your grandmother CAN get it. She needs to get an attorney. It is not difficult to do. She only needs to show that you live with her and not with your mother, AND that your mother does not provide her with the child support money, etc. It is very simple to do. Your grandmother needs to get an attorney.
2007-11-30 14:20:22 · answer #8 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would imagine that your grandma could fight for support from both of your parents. It really isn't supposed to go straight to the kids but rather, keep a roof over your head and food in your stomach.
2007-11-30 14:02:42 · answer #9 · answered by Jade 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
YOU shouldnt be getting it either, Buddy....!
Your gramma should
and im sure your Momma put many a money into you....she labored to have you!!! Thats hard work. !!! I see a whole lot of disrespect from you.
Yes your Gramma SHOULD def be getting it for the time you been with her , but I have a DEEP FEELING there is more to the story...Did you give your Momma problems that caused her to not be able to raise you? Did you run away?
i think theres more....
2007-11-30 14:08:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋