Child Support Been Without Legitimation

• Category: Family Law - Divorce - Child Support
• State: Louisiana
• Control #: LA-5129
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This is a motion filed by the defendant in a child support case. The defendant notes that one of the children for whom he has been making monthly support payment has reached the age of eighteen, and requests that the amount of the defendant’s monthly support payment be reduced accordingly. An order is included requiring the plaintiff to show cause as to why the child support payment should not be reduced by the court.

Child support without legitimation is a legal and financial obligation in which a non-custodial parent is required to provide financial assistance for their child without having legal rights or recognition as the child's parent. In situations where legitimation has not occurred, the non-custodial parent still has the responsibility to financially support their child. Child support without legitimation can be categorized into different types, depending on the specific circumstances and legal agreements involved. These types include: 1. Voluntary Child Support: In cases where parents are not legally married or have not established paternity, the non-custodial parent may voluntarily contribute financial support for their child. While this may not be legally binding without legitimation, it reflects the parent's commitment to fulfilling their responsibilities. 2. Informal Child Support: This type of child support refers to agreements or arrangements made between the custodial and non-custodial parent without involving the court system or legal documentation. Although it may lack the enforceability of a formal child support order, it still involves the provision of financial assistance to the child. 3. Court-Ordered Child Support: If the custodial parent seeks legal intervention to establish child support, a court may issue a child support order even without legitimation. This order legally requires the non-custodial parent to pay a specific amount of money regularly for the child's financial needs, including education, healthcare, and basic living expenses. 4. Administrative Child Support: Some jurisdictions offer administrative procedures to establish child support without requiring legitimation. Administrative agencies, such as state child support enforcement offices, can ensure that financial support is provided by deducting the required amount from the non-custodial parent's wages, assets, or other income sources. It's important to note that without legitimation, the non-custodial parent doesn't gain legal rights to visitation or custody. Child support without legitimation solely focuses on the financial responsibility towards the child, and formal legal recognition of parentage may require a separate legal process. Child support without legitimation ensures that the child receives the necessary financial support from the non-custodial parent, even if the legal recognition of paternity has not been established. The specific type of child support arrangement may vary depending on the involved parties and local laws, but the underlying principle remains dedicated to the child's well-being and financial security.