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Things to Know About Disability and Child Support

Originally posted on August 7, 2017

Hand The obligation to provide child support does not usually cease when a parent becomes disabled. However, it’s much harder to collect support and payments normally become sporadic. Below are some things to be aware of.

SSI disability payments are made to people who have a very low income. These payments cannot be garnished for child support.
SSDI CAN be garnished to fulfill child support obligations.

Disabled parents can seek a modification of child support. The court will evaluate the nature of the disability and determine support. Always check with your state for laws in your area.

U.S. Child Support Statistics

Incarceration and Child Support

Originally posted on June 13, 2017

Jail Parents can still be held liable for child support when in jail. Child Support can look for any assets. However, it is normal for a custodial parent to not receive child support while the non-custodial parent is in jail or prison. Here is why:

An incarcerated parent who owes child support can ask the court to do one of the following:

Suspend child support orders during incarceration
Reduce child support orders during incarceration

It will then be up to a judge to decide. It will still be almost impossible to receive support if the absent parent is in prison because he or she has no income. Most agencies will not pursue support until he is out of prison. Always make sure you check with your state on this topic.

New Law

Originally posted on February 8, 2017
Child Support laws continue to change. The most recent was the vehicle registration law. The new law in Texas will no longer allow absent parents that are behind on child support to renew the car registration. Do you feel this will make an impact? Reports already show it has. Click the link below to read an article for more information.

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