06/06/2026
She AGREED to Zero Support, Then This Happened...
Summaries:
Initial Child Support Order The case involves a motion regarding child support for a 17-year-old who will soon turn 18. The mother is seeking to change an existing support order that was put in place in August, which deviated from the typical amount, setting the payment to zero. This was due to the fact the mother was granted tax exemptions for both this and another older child, and there was no post-majority support stated in the agreement.
Dispute Over Tax Exemptions The mother now wants to remove the tax exemptions, stating she did not request them and they were not part of their discussion. The Judge states she is responsible for knowing what was signed. She acknowledged she knew they were part of the previous agreement, the reason for deviation, which the court upheld.
Child's Refusal to Visit Father The child currently lives with the mother and does not want to visit the father. The mother claims the father said the child was not welcome until they followed his stepmother's rules. This issue is tied to the mother's claim the child doesn't get along with the stepmother. She states that this is why her son is now living with her.
Medical Expenses & Insurance Issues The mother claims to have incurred unexpected medical expenses, including therapy and an evaluation for depression and anxiety, after the child moved in with her. She states there were issues with his stepmother's insurance not covering his visits. She had to pay $1200 out of pocket for an appointment. There are also unpaid therapy bills from before he came to live with her. The mother and father had agreed the mother would pay 100% of uninsured costs, however she argues he was still under his old insurance at the time.
Past Medical Decisions & Custody The mother states that the father had sole decision-making power regarding medical treatments. While she claims to have inquired about her child's immunizations, she was misinformed. The court states that their shared legal custody means she is allowed to inquire about and be aware of all medical information. The mother claims this was not stated in their agreement. The father's lawyer argues that they are willing to work with her to pay any of the uncovered bills.
