Non Custodial Parent

Question: Can a non-custodial parent sign permission and wavier forms? For instance a parent needs to sign forms for a student under the age of 21 to stay in dorms at college, can the non-custodial parent sign those forms?

Answer: If they are minors and the non-custodial parent has 50% legal custody, then yes, they can sign permission slips in most places.

Question: What happens with child support if the non custodial parent moves to another country? Custodial parent lives in UK Non-custodial is in US (is a US citizen)

Answer: It is virtually impossible to collect child support from one country to another. Basically if the non custodial parent doesn't want to pay child support, they is very little you can do. Sorry. It sucks I know. ~~Donna~~

Question: is it illegal for a non custodial parent to leave the state owing back child support ? non custodial parent moved out of georgia owing 15 thousand in back child support, is there nothing I can do?

Answer: You did not say weather you have court order child support. Do you know the state he is moving to. Check with post office and see if he left a forwarding address. Notify the case worker you have. A question, how did it get to 15,000? It is not illegal for him to move. A little more details and we might be able to give you correct information.

Question: what is the meaning of non custodial parent? I live in Arizona. Im going over child support papers, and im listed as non-custodial parent. That doesn't sound good to me.

Answer: It means the kids don't live with you.

Question: What is the non-custodial parent's responsibility toward visitation? I live in Oklahoma. My ex-husband's car does not run and he has no way to come and pick up our son for his scheduled visitation. We do not have a standard visitation schedule. He's supposed to have him from 10 a.m. Tuesday to 5 p.m. Wednesday. every week. Legally, do I have to take him to his dad and pick him up afterwards? I thought that the non-custodial parent was the one that had that responsibility.

Answer: I have a similar situation with my ex. He has car issues and doesn't know how to manage his money. My understanding is that the NCP is responsible for their parenting time on all levels unless there are extraordinary costs/time involved such as more than 3 hours away, airfare, train, excessive tolls, etc. He lives 40 miles from me and works on weekends so standard visitation doesn't work. He picks her up from daycare, and I pick her up from him in the evenings because my daughter deserves her father and her paternal family in her life... Recently, due to my night blindness I asked him if we could change our arrangement. He threw a temper tantrum and said he was doing me a favor until I explained that I am not responsible for HIS parenting time but I do that as a courtesy and for my daughter. I explained to him that we just need to adjust the arrangment and that I wasn't saying I would never drive one direction anymore but either not for a little while or move the time up. Now he is getting her earlier in the day, and I either pick her up straight from work when it is light outside, or he brings her back up to me. So, although legally you aren't required to help out, I would work with him for the benefit of the child. If he begins backing out or making unreasonable demands, then stop. I don't let my ex walk on me with visitation. He was backing out of additional visitation days every time within an hour of his pickup so I told him that it was off the table until he got a court order. He was only doing that as retaliation to me and I wouldn't stand for my daughter being his pawn. Good Luck... *** To everyone attacking this woman, I believe she is asking about her legal obligation and the opinions of others so as to not get walked on by her ex. She never stated that she would or wouldn't drive her child to him for visitation.

Question: Does the non custodial parent need to attend a hearing from DHS for child support? The DHS has filed a hearing for the non custodial parent to have his bank account to be levied, I want nothing to do with this, am I required by law to attend?

Answer: How are you related to this? your question doesn't even state what part you play in this D:

Question: How does one co-parent with a non-custodial parent who just doesn't get that it's about the kids, not us? My X, is almost 60, our children are under 10, I am 33. I am the custodial parent. The non-custodial parent claims sobriety for the past 4 years, since a near fatal d.u.i. accident. The non-custodial parent now claims that the children are now worth living for. Doesn't always pay child support and demands the children to visit more than they want to. The non-custodial parent is nearing $28,000 in arrears and the district attorney for child support, representing our children is soon to file contempt charges. The non-custodial parent keeps threatening to take me to court, claiming that I am an unfit parent. I've taken our children to a counselor and she said they are wonderfully well adjusted children, and that I have nothing to worry about for them at this point. The thing is I do trust and believe in my children and they feel safe with me. They tell me that the other parent tells them what to think and feel and that is bordering brainwashing and creating a codependent nature.

Answer: Do you really think a judge would take your young children and hand them over to a 60 year old ex-alcoholic (no such thing of course) after failure to pay child support? Do not get yourself in a hissy. If the non-custodial parent is male, then it is basically over for him.

Question: Someone joining the Army has a son, is not married to the mom and is a non custodial parent? Is that child considered a dependent to the non custodial parent? Im thinking yes since the non custodial parent pays child support. Am I right?

Answer: child support has no bearing in a tax return. only the custodial parent can claim the child.

Question: What is the legal recourse for a custodial parent to get child support from the non-custodial parent in Texas? The non-custodial parent is about 3 mos. behind in support.

Answer: Go back to court and get an order to garnish the non-custodial parent's wages (I think you can only get a certain percentage, up to 20%). See: https://portal.cs.oag.state.tx.us/wps/po… You may be able to obtain assistance from the local County Child Support Division or the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG’s) Child Support Division (CSD). See: https://portal.cs.oag.state.tx.us/wps/po… I'm not sure which county you are in, but you should be able to find a county child support division by doing a search on google or yahoo.

Question: Can a non-custodial parent get food stamps on the kids? Can a non-custodial parent who has 2 weekend visitations a month and alternate holidays get food stamps on the kids? They do not eat the majority of their meals there.

Answer: They could claim that the kids were there, but then they would be committing fraud. If you know of someone who is doing this, you should report them. They will be banned from getting benefits in the future and will have to pay back the money.

Question: Can I change my sons middle name without the consent of the non custodial parent? The non custodial parent has visitation and pays child support but other than that we are not together. The offices here in Illinois say that I can change my sons middle name without the fathers consent is this true?

Answer: Ah, wouldn't they know????????? Sorry, but I live in California - I don't know!!!

Question: If a non-custodial parent is not paying child support but is active in the child's life? and doing what they can to help provide for the child (be it buying diapers or paying for little league or providing their school clothes), would you find this adequate? If the non-custodial parent were to opt not to take any responsibility, would you opt to force the issue of court ordered child support? Oh, no, this isn't about me....my ex isn't even in the picture any more. Actually, tonight I am going to a free legal clinic to have paperwork reviewed for my husband to adopt our boys.

Answer: Of the two, fatherless children cost society far more than those that don't get child support. Over 90% of murderers were raised by mothers that denied the father access to the children. \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\

Question: Does frequent visitation with a non-custodial parent interfere with the development of attachement security? Do you think frequent, overnight visitation with a non-custodial parent interfers with the development of attachment security in young children? What would be an appropriate visitation schedule for a child younger than 2 years? Please let me know what you think. Thanks alot

Answer: No it will not interfere with the child's development of attachment security. At least once a week would be appropriate for the child to visit his other parent. Be very supportive of the child and see that a strong attachment develops. The child will thank you later.

Question: Can a non-custodial parent that lives in another county take a 1 yr old for about a month to another county? for a month, for example from Poughkeepsie ,ny to Rochester NY, which is about 6 hours away. The non-custodial parent is a full time student dorming at his school and the mother lives in Poughkeepsie, ny, can the courts award the non-custodial parent to be able to take a 1 yr old away from its mother for that long.

Answer: Yes, the courts can award that, especially if the custodial parent hasn't been cooperative with making sure the noncustodial parent gets in his/her visitation time. It's one county away. Some kids are allowed to be taken out the country for months at a time. And unless you're still exclusively breastfeeding there's nothing a father can't do.

Question: non custodial parent and child support. Can checks be put in my childs name? I am the non custodial parent and i pay alot of money in child support. My ex mis-manages the money and my kids still seem to be in need so i end up giving them money anyway. If my child is over 18 yrs old can I and how would i go about getting payments put into her name rather than her mothers? Btw my child is married with a kid and she does not even live with her mother. She asked me to stop the support but they told me regardless of her being married i must still pay. If my child lives with her husband and child shouldnt she then be able to receive the payments?

Answer: If your child is over 18, married, with a child, she should be considered emancipated. You can file to stop child support. Any court should approve that request since she would be considered on her own. If the money you are paying is arrears because you were behind in paying support, you won't be able to stop paying the mother until you have paid all that you owe her. The money would be going to reimburse mother for the money she should have been getting when you weren't paying.

Question: Does custody rights become null and void when the non custodial parent moves out of state. I'm in contempt? Does custody rights become null and void when the non custodial parent moves out of state. Because I am being taken to court for contempt when he moved 3 states away without notifying me or the courts.

Answer: No

Question: does the non-custodial parent have more rights than the grandparent? I would like an aswer without regards to MY financial situation. I know that if I was not inancially stable to take in another child the courts would OBVIOUSLY deny the change. If the custodial parent is NOT raising the child (the grandparents is) Does that give the non-custodial parent a "right" or some kind of push towards gaining custody of their child? Because aren't they next in line, not the grandparent?

Answer: Seems like the child would have to be determined by a court-ordered study to be living permanently with the grandparent, rather than the custodial parent, for you to have any shot at gaining custody. You may be able to implement an investigation through the court that awarded custody initially, but you will probably also end up paying the costs involved in having everyone evaluated. The court will award a child advocate to investigate each party and their home environment thoroughly. If a custody hearing is granted, you would have to show that you are the more fit parent in every way, and that includes financially. Be prepared for a long, expensive battle, as this can drag out for years. But if the child is in harm with the grandparent or custodial parent, it will have been worth it.

Question: What does it mean when Friend of the Court says the non custodial parent has a balance? This is the second month I received child support. The check was for $35.00 when I should have gotten around $400. The automated system says the non-custodial parent (my former husband) has a balance of $897. What in the heck does that mean? I should also add here that the money is coming directly out of his check every week. Shouldn't I just be getting it? I hate FOC!

Answer: It means he owes you money still.

Question: Can children have a choice, at age 14, to decide whether or not to visit non-custodial parent? There is no encouragement from the custodial parent. The only reason given is, I just don't want to go. Non custodial parent has a stable house hold and is not neglectful. we live in Indiana and the child knows both parents well.

Answer: In most states, no. Children are petty and it is up to the parents to make them see that life ain't all candy and video games. As humans & adults we have to do many things we don't want to, deal with it.

Question: If the non-custodial parent/guardian don't want me to pay child support do I have to? Live in the state of florida. Because the household receives public assistance for the child, that's why the department of revenue is seeking that the non-custodial parent pays child support. The custodial parent does not wish to have the child support money. Do I still have to pay? Will the state know if they don't pay if it isn't brought to their attention?

Answer: First of all I'd like to know what you think the definition of public assistance is? It's not a hand out to help you keep from supporting your kid. The only thing that makes my stomach turn more than a father trying to get out of supporting his children is a mother doing the same thing riding the backs of tax payers and taking food out of their children's mouths. Take care of your child, get sterilized, and tell that welfare queen to do the same. Kiss that income tax return good bye and have a nice day!