Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia
have custody but receiving no child support
my husband and i got custody of his two daughters in april of 2001.the girls mother did not show up for the court date and her parents did they have visitation and she has supervised visitation.we receive no support what so ever is she obligated to pay child support to us. she has no job but is as able to work as you or i. her parents do not want us to ask for chhild support because they do not want to lose their visitation rights with the girls what should we do. my husband paid religiously, provided the insurance and paid everything over insurance.
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Re: have custody but receiving no child support
A parent is responsible for the needs of his or her child or children. You did not mention where the mother lives, but if she lives in the same state, your husband could sue for child support in the county in which she lives. If she lives out of state, then ask the district attorney's office for assistance. The "bottom line" is she may be required to pay, but she has no money in which to pay. You might be successful in putting her in jail for contempt after a court of "proper jurisdiction" rules that she is liable for child support. Please check with a domestic relations lawyer for details.
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