Child Support Modification Steps
Summary
In Indiana, if your child no longer resides with the grandmother and is self-sufficient at 18, you can file a motion to modify or terminate child support. Child support typically ends at 19, but can be terminated earlier if the child is employed and self-supporting. Contact the court to file a motion and gather evidence of your childs living situation and employment. The court clerk can guide you on the necessary forms and procedures.Full Conversation
Brittney
Hey Brittney! How can I assist you with your legal issue today?
I live in Indiana where I am the non-custodial parent ordered to pay child support to the child's grandmother but I just recently found out that my child doesn't even live with the grandmother anymore he lives with his father and he recently just turned * also should I bring this to the attention of the court or file something to stop paying support to the grandmother
Hey Brittney! It sounds like you have a situation that may require adjusting your child support obligations. Here are some steps you could consider:
- Contact the court to inform them of the change in living arrangements.
- File a motion to modify or terminate the child support order, especially since your child has turned *.
Would you like to know how to proceed with these actions or need help finding specific forms or contacts?
- Contact the court to inform them of the change in living arrangements.
- File a motion to modify or terminate the child support order, especially since your child has turned *.
Would you like to know how to proceed with these actions or need help finding specific forms or contacts?
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To proceed with modifying or terminating your child support order in Indiana, you can follow these steps:
- File a Motion: Visit the local family court where the original child support order was issued to file a motion for modification or termination. You might need specific forms for this.
- Gather Evidence: Collect any evidence showing the change in your child's living arrangements and their age.
- Contact the Court Clerk: They can provide guidance on the necessary forms and procedures.
Would you like assistance in finding the court contact details or understanding the process further?
- File a Motion: Visit the local family court where the original child support order was issued to file a motion for modification or termination. You might need specific forms for this.
- Gather Evidence: Collect any evidence showing the change in your child's living arrangements and their age.
- Contact the Court Clerk: They can provide guidance on the necessary forms and procedures.
Would you like assistance in finding the court contact details or understanding the process further?
Yes
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It seems like you're dealing with a significant change in circumstances regarding child support. To modify or terminate the child support order, you should:
- File a Motion: Visit the local family court where your original order was issued.
- Gather Evidence: Prove the change in your child's living arrangements and age.
- Contact the Court Clerk: For guidance on forms and procedures.
If you need further help, feel free to ask!
It seems like you're dealing with a significant change in circumstances regarding child support. To modify or terminate the child support order, you should:
- File a Motion: Visit the local family court where your original order was issued.
- Gather Evidence: Prove the change in your child's living arrangements and age.
- Contact the Court Clerk: For guidance on forms and procedures.
If you need further help, feel free to ask!
Is it illegal for the grandmother to be collecting child support from me if my child hasn't lived with her for some time now and I just didn't know it
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It's not necessarily illegal for the grandmother to collect child support if the court order still stands. However, if your child no longer resides with her, you should file a motion to modify or terminate the support order. This will ensure that payments are directed appropriately.
It's not necessarily illegal for the grandmother to collect child support if the court order still stands. However, if your child no longer resides with her, you should file a motion to modify or terminate the support order. This will ensure that payments are directed appropriately.
Or should I file something for the court to emancipate my son since he's * and he does work and support himself besides living with his father
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In Indiana, since your son is * and supporting himself, you might not need to file for emancipation. Instead, focus on modifying or terminating the child support order. Emancipation isn't necessary if he's already considered an adult by law. Would you like guidance on how to proceed with modifying the support order?
In Indiana, since your son is * and supporting himself, you might not need to file for emancipation. Instead, focus on modifying or terminating the child support order. Emancipation isn't necessary if he's already considered an adult by law. Would you like guidance on how to proceed with modifying the support order?
In Indiana the emancipation or termination of child support does not stop until the age of * unless you can prove that they take care of themselves and are employed and are at least 18 years old
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In Indiana, child support typically ends when a child turns *, but can be terminated earlier if the child is self-sufficient and employed at *. You could proceed with filing a motion to terminate support based on these circumstances. Would you like assistance with finding court contacts or understanding the process?
In Indiana, child support typically ends when a child turns *, but can be terminated earlier if the child is self-sufficient and employed at *. You could proceed with filing a motion to terminate support based on these circumstances. Would you like assistance with finding court contacts or understanding the process?
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It seems like you have a valid reason to modify or terminate the child support order. Here are steps you can follow:
- File a motion to terminate support, providing evidence of your child's self-sufficiency and employment.
- Contact the court clerk for guidance on forms and procedures.
Would you like assistance with finding court contact details or understanding the process further?
It seems like you have a valid reason to modify or terminate the child support order. Here are steps you can follow:
- File a motion to terminate support, providing evidence of your child's self-sufficiency and employment.
- Contact the court clerk for guidance on forms and procedures.
Would you like assistance with finding court contact details or understanding the process further?
Yes
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Brittney, you have a valid reason to modify or terminate the child support order. Here's what you can do:
- File a Motion: Provide evidence of your child's self-sufficiency and employment.
- Contact the Court Clerk: They can guide you on necessary forms and procedures.
Would you like assistance with finding court contact details or understanding the process further?
Brittney, you have a valid reason to modify or terminate the child support order. Here's what you can do:
- File a Motion: Provide evidence of your child's self-sufficiency and employment.
- Contact the Court Clerk: They can guide you on necessary forms and procedures.
Would you like assistance with finding court contact details or understanding the process further?
Yes
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It seems like you have a solid case for modifying or terminating the child support order. While it is not necessarily illegal for the grandmother to collect child support if the court order still stands, you should definitely file a motion to address the current situation. If you need court contact details or assistance with the process, I can help guide you further.
It seems like you have a solid case for modifying or terminating the child support order. While it is not necessarily illegal for the grandmother to collect child support if the court order still stands, you should definitely file a motion to address the current situation. If you need court contact details or assistance with the process, I can help guide you further.
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Hey Brittney, it looks like you're dealing with a complex situation regarding child support. Based on your son's age and living arrangements, you might have a strong case for modifying or terminating the support order. If you need specific court contact details or guidance on the process, please let me know.
Hey Brittney, it looks like you're dealing with a complex situation regarding child support. Based on your son's age and living arrangements, you might have a strong case for modifying or terminating the support order. If you need specific court contact details or guidance on the process, please let me know.