When a mother is awarded full custody of a child does the state automatically go for child support against the father or is it the mothers decision to get child support? I live in ct. and she wants full custody of our son. Can she go for just custody alone without me having to pay support through the court? Ladies, please dont jump to conclusions and judge me. I am a good father and I pay for him its just a question. Thanks
2007-12-20 08:44:38 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
The laws may vary from state to state, but if she is NOT on welfare, then I believe the state will not automatically apply for child support -- she would need to apply for it herself. Sometimes, child support can be written into the custody agreement.
Here is a link to FAQ's about Child Support for your state, which might be a good place to start to gather correct information:
http://www.jud.ct.gov/faq/child.html
2007-12-20 08:47:28 · answer #1 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The mother can opt out of child support but usually it is awarded by the court. I don't know about Ct. But I do know that the parent paying child support in the state of Michigan has to pay to the Friends of the Court who then sends it on to the custodial parent.
2007-12-20 08:50:36 · answer #2 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are already paying child support without any problems, the state should not have to get involved. If you both have a dollar amount you are both agreeable with too, the state's involvement should just be to put in writing what you 2 have agreed on.
2016-05-25 05:10:59 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she doesn't have to get it --- but, watch your back. She will tell YOU she is not going to ask for it - but, once she gets custody - what do you think will happen? You guessed it - she will turn around and ask for child support- and then you are screwed- and there is no undoing the full custody part of it.
2007-12-20 15:03:59 · answer #4 · answered by ★★★ Katharine ♥♥♥♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes is the answer. Normally with joint support then the child support is waved because you have 1/2 custody and responsibilities. Good luck and God bless****
2007-12-20 08:48:54 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mom can decide if she wants to go through support enforcement -as long as you pay regularly and she is NOT on public assistance you can pay her directly(always write a check or money order so you have proff that you paid)
2007-12-20 09:06:27 · answer #6 · answered by Lunaeclipz 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe that she can opt not to ask for support but it is one of the things that the court will ask her and she will have to notify them if she wants money or if she wants to sign something waiving her child support.
2007-12-20 08:47:22 · answer #7 · answered by Deanrijo 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well. it depends. when my dad got custody he told the court he didnt want any child support..but the court basically said too bad. they went after my mom anyway.
2007-12-20 08:48:53 · answer #8 · answered by nikkylyn 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not in California. You have to file for child support seperate.
2007-12-20 08:47:56 · answer #9 · answered by lvjaycie 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are cost & who makes the money and how much>They tell you how much you have to pay>
2007-12-20 08:48:40 · answer #10 · answered by 45 auto 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋