Is the mother required to appear at initial support hearing?

[Ohiogal]

Ohio adds a processing fee??? Gawd, nothing like nickle and diming you to death, huh?



It's a weird thing. A former co-worker and her husband divorced and a couple of years later reconciled and moved back in together. They attempted to stop the CS order (no state assistance being received) and were unable to. In fact, they were told by the judge that it could very well remain in place once they remarried.

***Edited to add: I know they're different states, but the differences sometimes amaze me***

I agree that it's a red flag re: instability - but I doubt that's a concern for OP w/all this breaking up/supporting her/not supporting her/moving back in stuff.



Isn't it likely that since Mom is on assistance, the order will be set anyway because the state is going to want their money back?

Yep it is likely.

 

[mcwjjm]

I agree that it's a red flag re: instability - but I doubt that's a concern for OP w/all this breaking up/supporting her/not supporting her/moving back in stuff. Isn't it likely that since Mom is on assistance, the order will be set anyway because the state is going to want their money back?

Actually, this is my greatest concern. I believe we want to reconcile. I've never had an issue with supporting her or our children. My hearing was today. I attended, she didn't. I explained why she didn't and asked the attorney representing the state what she needed to do to drop the case. Her answer was that if she attended our rescheduled hearing in May and asked her to drop the case they would. She couldn't answer the question regarding her benefits, but should things work out that won't be an issue. Thanks again for everyone's help.

 

[Mediate]

He didn't say whether or not they were married. If they are married she can't collect child support if they are living together.

How about you just stick to advising those from the state you are familiar with. And one of those states you sure as hell are NOT familiar with is Ohio.

 

[Mediate]

Ohio adds a processing fee??? Gawd, nothing like nickle and diming you to death, huh?

You should look up how much Ohio made from that processing fee ALONE in FY2005 (I dont think 2006 is available yet). You're eyes would pop it. It's in the BILLIONS! Obligors contribute quite a bit towards the state's budget with this fee. In addition to all the taxes Ohio charges as well just to be a resident (Ohio is the 3rd highest taxed state in the US...even above NY and cities like Chicago. )