I only paid half of my child support...can I get in trouble?

Q: If i sign a birth certificate for a child and mother admits the child is not mine 2 yrs later , what can i do to stop support.

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Q: My husband paid child support directly to his ex-wife, she then turned it over to Family Support in a different state.

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Q: If I marry a non-custodial parent will I be responsible for his child support.

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Q: Do I have to pay additional child support for my pregnant teenage daughter?

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Q: Do I have to go to court to file a motion to stop support if the child is18 and about to graduate from HS in May?

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Q: Can a spouse get paid as primary caregiver for her disabled spouse Va?

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Anonymous Oct 6, 2011 Child Support 2 views 1 answers

I own my own construction company and usually pay myself a monthly salary. I have not paid myself this year as the business has been less then 3/4 of what is was last year. My child support was calculated using last years taxes and I can't afford that. I only sent $800 instead of $1500 this month. Can I get in trouble even though I am not receiving a paycheck? My house is being foreclosed, the soon to be ex took all my tools for work and every item in the house. I was left with NOTHING!

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Laura Stack

Laura Stack · Jun 15, 2026

YES you can get in trouble for not paying. I am not licensed to practice law in PA, but know that all states enforce full payment of child support. You need to bring a motion to modify the child support amount based on your significant decrease in income. You need to call a local family law attorney to help.

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