Tag Archives: Child Support

Going to Jail for Child Support

Missouri courts have been known to throw someone in jail for not paying their court-ordered child support.  In determining whether to throw the person in jail, the court must look at the person’s education and past income-earning potential. If you … Continue reading

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What is Considered when Determining Child Support and Alimony?

Answer:  Everything.  In a recent Missouri court opinion, the court stated that no financial resource is exempt from the court’s consideration in determining child support and alimony.  However, the court is supposed to look at the level of control the … Continue reading

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Modifying Child Support for Private School

Missouri has recently ruled that a child entering into private school may constitute a change in circumstances in order to modify child support.  Private education is an extraordinary expense that Missouri courts can order a parent or both parents to … Continue reading

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Abating Child Support

A person can ask a Missouri court to abate (undo or reduce) their child support if certain conditions are met.  One condition that qualifies is that the person is denied their right to court-ordered visitation with the child.  Another condition … Continue reading

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Getting Child Support from Social Security

If you have a child support order stating that you should receive child support, but your ex isn’t paying the court-ordered support, then you may be able to deduct the child support from their Social Security. If your ex is … Continue reading

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Paying to Pay our Child Support

Missouri law states that a person can be fined, up to $500 per violation, each time they violate a child support garnishment order.  If you are ordered to pay child support, make sure that you comply with that order until … Continue reading

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Getting Interest on Your Child Support

Kansas requires that back-owed child support must be reduced to a court judgment in order to accrue post-judgment interest. Without being reduced to a judgment, you may not be able to charge interest on child support that is owed to … Continue reading

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Modifying Child Support for Taxes

Missouri law states that a parent cannot attempt to modify the amount of child support that they are supposed to pay because of a change in tax circumstances.  In order to modify a child support order, there must be a … Continue reading

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Mean Conduct Does Not Equate to Termination of Maintenance

When trying to modify or stop your child support or alimony payments, the courts cannot consider the actions of your ex-spouse or your children.  Despite your ex-spouse being mean to you or your children treating you with disrespect, the courts … Continue reading

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18+ Child Support

Missouri statutes state that child support generally ends at age 18.  However, child support can extend longer than age 18 if the child attends college or is handicapped.  If the child attends college, then the obligation to pay child support … Continue reading

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