Child Support Legal Answers

Can my ex sue me for child support and custody?

I have a 15 year old son who is saying he wants to go live with his dad because I’m too hard on him. His dad lets him get away with whatever he wants and I’m concerned my son won’t keep up with his homework or go to his school tutor if he lives with his dad. My ex is saying that if our son does go to live with him, he’s going to sue me for the same amount of child support he’s been paying to me. Can he sue me for custody of my son and child support just because my son doesn’t want to follow the rules at my house?

Chicago, IL

Mar 15, 2021

Does child support go up if your child needs special medical care?

My ex has been paying child support regularly but now I might need an increase. Our son has been diagnosed with cancer and will need special medical treatment for at least the next 6 months. I’m discovering that many of his medical bills are not covered by insurance and I’m having to pay them out of pocket. I’ve asked my son’s father to contribute but he says he can’t afford to pay more than he’s been paying and that we should qualify for some financial assistance from the hospital based on our incomes. Applying for grants from the hospital takes time and I need to pay these bills now. Can I ask for a child support increase to have my ex pay his share of our son’s new medical bills?

Indianapolis, IN

Mar 15, 2021

Do I still get my kids if I can’t pay the full child support?

My ex won’t let me see my kids because I’m late on child support. In our divorce decree, I have partial custody of the kids and she’s supposed to drop them off to me on Fridays. Since my work cut my hours back due to Covid, I’m making a lot less and having trouble paying the full child support. I pay what I can but she’s still refusing to bring the kids to me. She has done this before and I want it to stop. The lawyer I had during my divorce told me custody and child support have nothing to do with each other, and that I should get my time with my kids regardless. Is this true and what do I need to do to force her to abide by the custody schedule?

New Orleans, LA

Mar 15, 2021

How do I pay child support if I’m not working?

My ex-girlfriend had a baby 3 months ago. I just received a notice from North Carolina Child Support Services that she is coming after me for child support. The paperwork also says she wants me to pay some of her hospital bills for having the baby. I’m currently unemployed and I am not even sure the child is mine. Can she get child support or medical expenses from me if I’m not working? I also need to know how I go about getting a paternity test. Will she have to pay for it since she’s the one asking for child support?

Charlotte, NC

Mar 15, 2021

Will a judge require my ex to pay child support for college?

Our son is highly gifted and wants to attend Cornish College of the Arts here in Seattle. He isn’t qualifying for as much financial aid as he needs because his father makes too much money. I make a lot less and can only contribute so much to my son’s expenses. My ex can definitely afford to send our son to Cornish, but refuses to pay because he doesn’t want our son to go to an arts school. Is there anything I can do to get a court to order him to pay for some or all of our son’s college?

Seattle, WA

Mar 15, 2021

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