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In New Jersey, you can pursue unpaid child support even if the father was not initially involved in the system. File a complaint in family court to establish child support orders. Receiving government assistance does not prevent you from seeking child support. After a support order, the father retains visitation and custody rights, can request modifications, and has the right to legal representation. A parent cannot remove a child from another without a court order, and both parents consent is typically needed for a childs passport. Consult with a lawyer for more guidance on custody and support issues.Full Conversation
Want to know if I can sue the father of my child for backed up child support? After me receiving government assistance
Hey ****! In New Jersey, you can indeed sue for unpaid child support. Here's some general information:
- Child support obligations remain even if you're receiving government assistance.
- You can file a motion in family court to enforce or collect owed child support.
- The court may garnish wages or seize assets to recover payments.
Have you already tried contacting the child support office for assistance?
No I haven’t
It's a good step to contact the New Jersey Child Support Office for assistance in collecting unpaid child support. They can help enforce the court order and ensure payments are made. If you need further legal support, you might consider consulting with a lawyer to explore your options in court. If you're interested in connecting with local lawyers who can assist you further, let me know!
If I never put him through the system, can I still file for backed up child support: since I and my child have been accepting government assistance, I want him to pay back the government
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In New Jersey, you can pursue child support even if the father was never initially "put through the system." Here are some steps:
- File a complaint for child support in family court.
- The court can establish child support orders.
- Government assistance received doesn't prevent you from filing for child support.
Would you like guidance on contacting the child support office, or do you need further assistance in understanding the process?
after I put him in child support , what rights does he have
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In New Jersey, after a parent is ordered to pay child support, they still maintain certain rights:
- Visitation and custody rights: Child support payments and visitation are separate issues.
- Right to request modifications: If circumstances change, they can request a modification of the child support order.
- Legal representation: They have the right to obtain legal counsel.
Do you need more information on any of these rights?
Can he remove my child from me
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In New Jersey, a parent generally cannot remove a child from another parent without a court order. Custody arrangements are determined by the court based on the child's best interest. If you're concerned about custody or visitation rights, it might be beneficial to consult with a lawyer. Would you like more information on custody laws?
can he get a passport for our child without my consent
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In New Jersey, obtaining a passport for a child typically requires the consent of both parents or legal guardians. Here's some general information:
- If parents share legal custody, both must consent for a minor's passport application.
- Exceptions may apply, such as court orders or specific circumstances.
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