What happens to child support if our minor child gets married?

Posted by on Nov 18, 2010 in FAQ, Paying Child Support | 0 comments Once a minor child gets married, they are presumed to be an adult and child support obligations end.
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Does the parent who is ordered to pay child support also have to provide health insurance for the child?

Posted by on Nov 18, 2010 in FAQ, Paying Child Support | 0 comments Usually. A parent may be ordered to pay for the child’s health insurance if it is available through work, a union, or a group. The cost of the insurance may increase or decrease, depending on which parent provides insurance.
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Can my employer fire me (the paying parent) if my wages are being withheld?

Posted by on Nov 18, 2010 in FAQ, Paying Child Support | 0 comments No. It is not legal for an employer to fire you, discipline you, or refuse to hire you just because there is a wage-withholding order. If you think you were fired because your wages were withheld, you should contact the Support Enforcement Division, the District Attorney, or a private attorney.
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Can the paying parent stop paying child support if he or she retires?

Posted by on Nov 18, 2010 in FAQ, Paying Child Support | 0 comments When a person paying support retires, the obligation of support does NOT automatically end. However, depending on the financial circumstances of the parties, a court may decide to terminate or reduce support based upon the good-faith retirement of the paying party. Major factors in deciding whether support should be modified are whether the retiring person’s ability to pay support has changed...
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Is legal action needed to force a parent to pay child support?

Posted by on Nov 18, 2010 in FAQ, Ordering Child Support | 0 comments Yes. The only way to make a parent pay support is to get a support order, which must be signed by a judge. A promise or agreement to pay is not enough.
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