What happens if I Claim my Girlfriend as a dependent?

However she owes back child support that existed before we ever met. Am I liable for her debt if I claim her as a dependent? Ask a lawyer – it’s free! You may not be able to claim your girlfriend as a dependent on your taxes.

When do you need a lawyer for child support?

Yes, you need a lawyer, especially if you are seeking full custody, and on an emergency basis at that. It is unclear by your question which of you is the alleged perpetrator. Q: My son turns 18 this month in NH while I reside in RI. Ex-wife is claiming to take me to court to extend the support.

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What happens when a child support order is entered?

Once a child support order is entered it remains in effect until withdrawn or modified by a court. Each payment is due at the time it becomes due and becomes an enforceable debt. When your son came to live with you you could have gone to court to cut off or modify your child support obligation… Read more »

What happens to your child support if you quit your job?

While it depends on the judge and the circumstances, a child support payment is usually not reduced if a father quits a full-time job and returns to school. If a father becomes unemployed and then takes a lower-paying job, a reconsideration of the amount of child support due might be appropriate.

Do you pay child support if you are a woman?

Yes, women do pay child support. Child support does not magically change unless someone goes to the friend of the court of the judge and explain why it should change. If your ex hasn’t seen the child, I assume you are the child’s full time provider. You should be filing a motion with the…