Can I get child support after the divorce is final?

Can I get child support after the divorce is final?

You can ask Child Support to collect your maintenance once an order is made. You can apply for maintenance at any time. However, you must apply for maintenance within 12 months of your divorce becoming final for married couples or within 2 years from the date of separation for de facto couples.

Does my ex wife need to know my address?

Generally you would be required to keep the Court informed of your address and your former spouse, at least as long as there are obligations between the two of you. If you have joint custody, you should disclose your address as a matter of…

Do I have to tell my ex partner my new address?

Your should give him your address, unless your daughter is at risk of harm by her father, she also has a right to have contact with her father. If you have moved, but not told him where you are, you may have a good reason to do so.

Can I stop my ex wife moving away with my child?

If you do not agree with the proposed move, your ex should ask the court to make the decision about whether or not they should be allowed to move. One parent does have the right to try and stop the other from moving and may seek a court order from the court to prevent it from happening.

Can a mom stop a dad seeing his child?

A mother cannot stop a father seeing his child unless the court orders to do so. If the child is scared of the father due to some kind of abuse or harm, then the mother would need to speak to the child and gather evidence which may prove the child being at risk.

When a parent breaks a court order?

If either parent disobeys the court order, a judge can impose serious penalties, such as criminal charges, monetary fines, or permanent loss of custody or visitation. In the event one or both parents wish to amend the order, they must do so through the court system as they cannot simply do it on their own.

What do you do when another parent breaks custody agreement?

File an action for “contempt” with the court. In contempt actions, you ask the court to enforce the order and make a finding that the other parent willfully disobeyed the court order. This is very complicated and can have serious consequences. Talk to a lawyer to get help with it.

Can I block my child’s father?

Unless a court order authorizes such action, one parent can’t block another parent with custodial rights from contacting their own child. Otherwise, the blocked parent will have legal recourse through the family courts.

How do I protect my child from a narcissistic father?

But your biggest concern should be protecting your children from a narcissistic parent.

  1. Be Your Child’s Calm Parent.
  2. Limit Interaction During Parenting Time.
  3. Minimize Contact With The Narcissistic Parent Outside Of The Children.
  4. Give Your Children Validation.
  5. Don’t Criticize Your Ex In Front Of Your Children.

Can my ex leave my child with his girlfriend?

2 attorney answers During your ex-husband’s time with the children, he can spend time with them or not and, in general, he can leave them with anyone he wants. While it may be your wish that he spends his limited time being more involved with the…

Can my ex get custody if I remarry?

While the act of remarrying does not in itself impact a parent’s custody rights over their child or children, if the remarriage is not in the best interest of the child, and a party files to modify custody, the court may decide to make custody decisions to best protect the children.

Can my ex dictate who is around my child?

Unless your fianc has a history of substance abuse or child abuse, he has no right to dictate who you can have around the children. It he interferes, file an order to show cause or, if appropriate, a contempt proceeding.

Who has custody if parents never married?

As a rule in most states, if the parents are not married, the mother is automatically given primary custody rights over the children. This means she has complete authority to make any major and minor decisions regarding her child’s welfare.