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There are some situations where remarriage could affect child support.
When a parent lives out of state, it can make child support issues more complex. State and federal laws are in place to govern the child support process between states.
The court typically only recognizes child support owed from the date the other party is served the petition. Because a parent may not be required to pay retroactive child support, it is best to file a petition requesting child support as early as possible.
Wisconsin law requires a review of a child support order automatically every three years, in cases where the state is involved in supplemental payments.
Although you are not required to get a paternity test, it is in your best interest and in the best interest of the child to do so. Once paternity is established, the parents may resolve matters of custody, visitation, and child support in family court.
When the court orders a paternity test, the mother cannot refuse. If the mother refuses a court-ordered paternity test, she will be in contempt of court and could face legal consequences for her actions.
Wisconsin statutes allow for a motion for modification of child support if it has been more than 33 months since the date of the last order. Parents have the right to request a child support review every three years.
While you cannot completely waive child support, Wisconsin does allow you to halt it for a period of time.
If you are owed child support that is unpaid or in arrears, do not take matters into your own hands. You cannot legally refuse visitation, even if the other parent has not been providing for their child.
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