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Maybe not, if the court rules that you aren't the father.

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Q: Do you have to pay child support if you file for divorce and find out child isn't yours?
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When you file for divorce in California is a request for child support automatically filed?

Child support should be included in the petition/motion for divorce. Many divorcing couples submit a financial or property settlement to the court, which includes child support.


Can a wife petiton the court to get child support before the divorce?

Some states allow a "legal separation" instead of or before a divorce, which could include alimony and/or child support. In all states, I believe, you can file for divorce and ask for temporary child support and/or alimony pending the divorce. Check with a lawyer in your state.


Do you need to file a motion to amend a divorce decree to collect child support arrears in mn?

no


If you were court ordered to pay child support in a divorce and have more kids later on how do you have the initial amt of child support lowered for the first kid from the divorce?

It depends upon the state you live in and what their laws are regarding modification of child support. In Texas, for example, you would need to file a modification of child support.


If you are on disability and getting a divorce and getting child support and alimony do you have to file taxes?

Yes you should file an income tax return.


Is community property acquired after you file for divorce still community property?

No, after divorce what property you obtain is yours. If you come into a marriage with property that is yours as well when you divorce.


Do i need to file child support papers if i don't want my wife to pay child support?

You should be able to make the choice at the time of your divorce agreement. If an agreement slipped by you, then file the papers so that she can end payments.


Who has rights to the child if one parent leaves the house where the child lives?

The remaining parent should consult with an attorney or an advocate at the family court immediately and file a petition for divorce and child supportThe remaining parent should consult with an attorney or an advocate at the family court immediately and file a petition for divorce and child supportThe remaining parent should consult with an attorney or an advocate at the family court immediately and file a petition for divorce and child supportThe remaining parent should consult with an attorney or an advocate at the family court immediately and file a petition for divorce and child support


Can a mother file for child support after the child graduate from high school in Tennessee?

If the child continues on to higher education and lives at home--maybe. If not, you are on your own. Most divorce and child support orders cover this circumstance.


Child is not legally yours but lived with you for almoist 2 years are you due support from parents?

Yes, but you need to file a child in need of care motion.


A father left his wife and son to live with another women and her son. What can his wife do?

The wife and mother of the child should file a petition for divorce and child support immediately. The father will be required to provide financial support for his child. If the couple owns any property the court will see to its equitable division and perhaps allow some spousal support. She needs to consult with an attorney ASAP.The wife and mother of the child should file a petition for divorce and child support immediately. The father will be required to provide financial support for his child. If the couple owns any property the court will see to its equitable division and perhaps allow some spousal support. She needs to consult with an attorney ASAP.The wife and mother of the child should file a petition for divorce and child support immediately. The father will be required to provide financial support for his child. If the couple owns any property the court will see to its equitable division and perhaps allow some spousal support. She needs to consult with an attorney ASAP.The wife and mother of the child should file a petition for divorce and child support immediately. The father will be required to provide financial support for his child. If the couple owns any property the court will see to its equitable division and perhaps allow some spousal support. She needs to consult with an attorney ASAP.


Can your ex collect alimony if you file a motion to bifurcate the marriage?

Yes. When you file for a bifurcated divorce the divorce is over quickly but other matters such as child support, custody, property settlement and spousal support are addressed at a later date, if necessary. You only put those important issues off so as to end the marriage more quickly than addressing them all during a normal divorce procedure.Yes. When you file for a bifurcated divorce the divorce is over quickly but other matters such as child support, custody, property settlement and spousal support are addressed at a later date, if necessary. You only put those important issues off so as to end the marriage more quickly than addressing them all during a normal divorce procedure.Yes. When you file for a bifurcated divorce the divorce is over quickly but other matters such as child support, custody, property settlement and spousal support are addressed at a later date, if necessary. You only put those important issues off so as to end the marriage more quickly than addressing them all during a normal divorce procedure.Yes. When you file for a bifurcated divorce the divorce is over quickly but other matters such as child support, custody, property settlement and spousal support are addressed at a later date, if necessary. You only put those important issues off so as to end the marriage more quickly than addressing them all during a normal divorce procedure.