The term "deadbeat dad" has become well-known all over the country, applying to fathers who simply bail on their children and never pay what they owe in child support. Perhaps because of the alliteration or perhaps because fathers are stereotypically assumed to be the...
Child Support
Can your ex use child support to pay for that?
You may have some very definite ideas about what your ex should or shouldn't be using the child support you pay to cover.Unfortunately, many of those ideas may be wrong. Child support isn't just designed to cover the bare necessities -- it goes for a broad variety of...
What reasons are eligible for child support modification?
Coming to an agreement on child support doesn't come easily for many parents. Some will be able to agree on a figure quite easily. Others will require a court order to have the child support issued. No matter how you arrived at your destination there are a handful of...
Tips for modifying child support in Indiana
Coming to an agreement for child support can be a difficult task no matter how much you might be on the same page with the other parent. This is an emotional topic that can bring out the worst in people, especially since it typically involves the discussion of child...
More than 400 parents to receive child support from state
More than 400 parents are set to receive some amount of child support from the state of Nebraska, according to a report from the Omaha World-Herald. The state is issuing $250,292 in child support to the parents. The offer of money will come from the state Department...
Dissolution decree reversed by Indiana Court of Appeals
A dissolution decree has been reversed by the Indiana Court of Appeals, according to court documents filed on April 26. The divided Court of Appeals, in the ruling, found that the trial court made an error when imputing potential income for the mother based on the...
How You Can Adjust a Child Support Agreement with Ease
Divorce proceedings elicit different reactions among couples from various walks of life. To some, it symbolizes heartache especially when either spouse is still in love. For some, it is warmly received as a sigh of relief when the marriage is rocked by infidelity and...
Does bankruptcy mean you do not have to pay child support?
Child support cases are complex and can be difficult to comprehend. Children are the legal responsibility of both parents, and the law is strict towards parents who refuse to pay child support. Generally, courts do not relieve parents from child support even in severe...
What happens to my child support if I change jobs?
updated: March 24, 2023 When you divorced or established paternity over a child or children, you and the other parent or the Court determined an equitable amount of child support based on your current gross income, amount of parenting time with the child(ren) and the...
What can I do if I can’t afford my child support payments?
There are many important details that divorcing parents must address regarding their children. Of primary concern is making sure the children's financial needs are met. And child support plays an important role in helping ensure that there is enough money made...