Minnesota Child Support Lawyer
Q:
What is child support?
A: Child support is the payment of money to the custodial parent for the care, support and education of a child.
Q:
Who is eligible for child support in
Minnesota?
A: One parent or both parents owe a duty of support. Typically the parent who has the majority of the parenting time is entitled to receive child support from the other parent.
Q:
How is child support calculated in
Minnesota?
A: Child support is calculated using the new child support calculator. The calculator uses factors including the gross earnings of both parents, the amount of time spent with by both parents, and health care coverage provided, among others.
Q:
Can I waive the right to receive child
support?
A: Courts are reluctant to deviate from the guidelines, however, deviations are allowed if findings of fact are entered as to why the deviation is justified.
Q:
What happens if child support is not
paid?
A: Failure to pay child support in Minnesota can results in arrears. Failure to pay court ordered arrears can result in loss of driver’s license, credit bureau reporting, garnishment, and loss of professional license suspension.
Q:
Do I need court approval to change the
amount I pay for child support?
A: Yes. The State of Minnesota has a stake in ensuring that children do not become wards of the State. Although private agreements can be made, ultimately, courts have the statutory authority to approve or deny the modification. In addition, problems often occur where parties do change their mind after an agreement has been reached. Best practice is to modify the child support with aid of counsel and court.
Q: Do I have to pay
child support if the other parent refuses to allow visitation with
the children?
A: Failure to pay child support is not an adequate basis for denial of parenting time (visitation).
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