If I am receiving public assistance (TANF or HP), do I still get child support?

Posted on June 26th, 2018

No. The Friend of the Court must send to the State any child support payments made while you are on public assistance. If payments are made, you qualify to receive the first $50.00 per month, plus any child support amount paid which is over and above the amount of your public assistance grant. This mone…

My court order states I am to pay support through the Friend of the Court. Can I pay the other parent directly?

Posted on June 26th, 2018

No, not without a change in your court order and having that order filed with a court clerk. If you fail to do so you might not receive credit for the payment.…

The other parent is not paying support as ordered. What can I do?

Posted on June 26th, 2018

Contact the Friend of the Court for enforcement if overdue support equals the amount due for one month. You may also contact an attorney to start enforcement action.…

If I have been paying my child support and the custodial parent is not allowing parenting time, do I have to keep paying support?

Posted on June 26th, 2018

Yes. Parenting time and support are separate parts of a court order, with separate enforcement actions (See Parenting Time Enforcement section).…

Do the Friend of the Court and the judge have to use the child support formula?

Posted on June 26th, 2018

Yes. A different amount may be used if the Friend of the Court or the judge state the amount required by the formula and a clear reason in writing or on the record why using the formula is “unjust or inappropriate.”…

Do I need an attorney to get an order for support?

Posted on June 26th, 2018

You are not required to have an attorney to file a petition for support. An attorney may be helpful when filing papers and following specific rules.…

How do I get an order for child support?

Posted on June 26th, 2018

A petition asking the court to order child support must be filed with the court clerk. If both parties agree to establish support at the amount shown by the formula, they may sign an agreement (stipulation). Once that agreement is put in the form of an order, signed by the judge and filed with the court c…