How does child support work if you live in different states?

How does child support work if you live in different states?

Usually, a state court may enter an order requiring payment of money from a parent who lives in another state only if that out-of-state parent has a specific connection to the other state. This connection gives the court something that is known as personal jurisdiction or jurisdiction over the person.

What if non custodial parent lives out of state?

If the noncustodial parent lives in another state or U.S. territory, DCS can ask the other jurisdiction to establish or enforce a support order. Once the case is sent to another jurisdiction, the other jurisdiction has control over most of the actions taken on the case.

Can I lose custody if I move out of state?

These “move-away cases” are among the most difficult types of custody disputes. Typically, a parent can’t move a child to another county or state without prior approval from the court that issued the original custody order. A judge could even change custody arrangements in favor of the noncustodial parent.

What happens if a parent moves out of state?

If you move without a court order or without the consent of the other party, a court may order you to return until it has considered the case. If there are relocation orders in place, moving may breach the order and the other parent may apply to enforce the order.

Which state has the highest child support percentage?

The Northeast has highest child support payments, while Rocky Mountain states are the lowest. Child support is $100 more in states that don’t consider a mother’s income. Mississippi, North Dakota and Texas still don’t compute mothers’ income into their calculations.