home both parties now have to make a downgrade into economical budgets living facility. Whichever parent has custody of the children typically end up welfare to support the family. This is because prior to the divorce the relationship had two sources of income, since one is missing the parent has to find another source of help which in most cases is welfare. Studies show that, Nonpayment of child support is believed to be a major contributing factor to the number of single-parent families living…
Child Support Payments Can you imagine having a loving family at forty- five and starting your own business? Suddenly, everything you love crumbles before your eyes. Rob Hawkins who was from Newton, North Carolina thought he had it made, until his wife took his two daughters and filed for divorce. His wife took him to court for custody of his kids and for child support. Even though he was starting his own business, his child support payments were based on the job he held the previous year. The…
State of Tennessee and just like any other state in the U.S, child support if a very controversial subject amongst many due to mainly one reason, the fairness of the courts between mother and father. Child support, a court ordered payment system, is comprised of a payment method made by the non-custodial parent to the second parent for the better benefit of the child or children. In the state of Tennessee, more often than not, custody automatically goes straight to the mother it seems.…
Introduction In this paper, I will analyze the Social Security Amendment (SSA) of 1974. The Social Security Act of 1974, established a state and federal child enforcement program under part D of the title IV of the Social Security Act (Morgan, 2002). This social policy works to address issues of poverty and child welfare. I’m using the Segal and Brzuzy framework for policy analysis to direct my research. This framework has seven major sections: social problem, goal, identification and policy…
After the dissolution of a relationship, the courts have the difficult decision of determining what is in the best interest of the child. Often times parents do not remain within the same vicinity of one another once the relationship has ended. This situation can be quite difficult for a child to deal with, especially if their parents live hours away from each other. The custodial parent may have many reasons for wanting to relocate to another state or country, however there are many factors,…
-Magellan cases had a superior involvement in the statutory child protection department, utilising the focus upon child protection. -Magellan cases had an average of 6.2 court events, comparatively Magellan-like cases had an average of 10.9 court events. -With a focus on the same members working on a Magellan case from start to finish, they…
take funds out of a joint account because he has been paying child support for about six years. The NCP stated his child support at the present as ordered by the judge is $600.00 per month. He stated he has not missed a payment in the last four years. He stated the reason for the back child support is that the child’s mother was receiving some type of assistance from the government. Therefore, he was already behind when he got on child support. Then he added that he was in the hospital for…
parents agree upon a non-court ordered payment upon separation to support the child. When the father suddenly ceases providing for the child in the manner agreed upon, the mother may become upset and overwhelmed with the notion of not having that means of support. The now single-mother will be tempted to push forth with filing a court ordered child support payment plan, assuming the father is now a “deadbeat dad.” However, the child support process is a long and tedious, which requires multiple…
Attorney of the child. I have provided her care. I can provide her medical care and transport her to Utah. The child was born in Pike County. Since then the parents have decided to move to McComb. They have not provided for Gabby. The mom still receives MS benefits. The mom still gets WIC and food stamps. The mom is not providing for her. I confronted the mom and she said, “she is in good hands”. The child has formula. I am not trying to get custody. The parents still have custody. They…
supporting three children may have compelled me to refer to relevant support systems to help her cope with the added stress of assuming different roles in her family. One area of concern is finding suitable housing for her children as a requirement for custody. I would have immediately presented Izzie with a number of housing options that she can choose from. While the law does not require social service to provide housing, other means of help such as cash support to pay for housing…