Curiosity? Court ordered nonpayment for disabled noncustodial parent

[Peekabo3o]

Sorry, the message didn't post for some reason.

recently learned from my children's noncustodial parents mother that her son is not required to pay child support due to a court order. I think the order is related to his mental disability and inability to work. It's not an issue (I've never asked for or received child support from him), but I was curious as to why a court would order the parent to not pay at all? Is it simply because he cannot work, and if so does that clear him forever from doing so?
Again, it isn't a problem that he can't, and I'm not pursuing it; I am just curious. Both the noncustodial parent and myself live in Kansas, by the way.

 

[Proserpina]

recently learned from my children's noncustodial parents mother that her son is not required to pay child support due to a court order. I think the order is related to his mental disability and inability to work. It's not an issue (I've never asked for or received child support from him), but I was curious as to why a court would order the parent to not pay at all? Is it simply because he cannot work, and if so does that clear him forever from doing so?
Again, it isn't a problem that he can't, and I'm not pursuing it; I am just curious. Both the noncustodial parent and myself live in Kansas, by the way.

Well, let's see.

If the obligor is on SSDI, the child can receive dependent benefits which are generally in lieu of child support. SSDI can also be garnished to satisfy child support obligations.

If the obligor is on SSI, the government cannot enforce. Think about it - we're talking a monthly income of what, $700, give or take?

That would be why. Maybe the State wanted to give a disabled parent a break.

 

[Peekabo3o]

No need for vitriol. The guy can take a break for the rest of his life for all I care. I was simply curious because I only hear these things through the grapevine and I am not a lawyer, attorney, or judge.

 

[Just Blue]

No need for vitriol. The guy can take a break for the rest of his life for all I care. I was simply curious because I only hear these things through the grapevine and I am not a lawyer, attorney, or judge.

There was no "vitriol" offered.

And if you don't care about child support from the impoverished Dad...Why are you posting?

 

[Peekabo3o]

Because I'm curious, and google offered no explanation.