Q&A

Do you have to pay child support if both parents are custodial?

Do you have to pay child support if both parents are custodial?

Typically, one has the same obligation to pay the support irrespective of sex, so a mother is required to pay the father just as a father must pay the mother. In some jurisdictions where there is joint custody, the child is considered to have two custodial parents and no non-custodial parent.

Why is it important for non custodial fathers to know about child support?

Because in most states judges are allowed wide discretion in setting these payments, it is important for a non-custodial father to get as much information on the table with the court up-front to make the payments are fair as possible.

Who is responsible for child support after a divorce?

Both parents have the responsibility to support their children financially. When a divorce occurs and one parent has physical custody of the children, that parent’s responsibility is fulfilled by being the custodial parent. The other parent then makes a child support payment to fulfill their non-custodial parent financial responsibilities.

Can a non custodial parent request a state hearing?

Per Ohio Administrative Code 5101:6-3-01, a non-custodial parent may request a state hearing for any of the following reasons: Services for establishing paternity have been denied. The child support enforcement agency has refused to review the support order for modification.

Can a child decide to live with the noncustodial parent?

Although children may be able to clearly state their desire to live with the noncustodial parent, courts generally will give this little weight unless the child appears to be mature enough to make the decision. In some states, all custody determinations require a court to conduct a best interests analysis.

Does a noncustodial parent have to pay child Su?

The state may also force the noncustodial parent to still pay child support collected on behalf of the youth that will accrue until acquired. A custodial parent may require the services of a lawyer to ensure that no state law violations occur when acquiring either child support or welfare.

Does the non custodial parent still have to pay?

In some situations, a non-custodial parent is unemployed or does not have a stable employment history of which to refer when making determinations regarding a child support obligation. However, even if a person does not have a job, he or she may still be required to pay child support.

Can a noncustodial parent stop paying child support?

Therefore, If the parent has an amicable relationship with the custodial parent, the non-custodial parent can make every effort to come to an agreement with the custodial parent to modify or terminate the child support order. Otherwise, the non-custodial parent will need the approval of the court to stop the child support payments.