If I am the father, do I have to pay child support?

Yes, if you are the father and your child is born in Nebraska, you are legally obligated to pay child support. It is important to remember that the law does not require you to take a paternity test to prove your paternity before you are required to pay child support. The court presumes you are the father if your name is on the birth certificate, or if you have signed an acknowledgment of paternity. Child support is determined by a formula based on the amount of time the child spends with each parent and the income of each parent. If you are the non-custodial parent, meaning the parent who does not care for the child most of the time, you will be obligated to pay child support. The amount of your child support obligation will be calculated by the Court. The court is legally obligated to take into account the best interests of the child when determining the amount of child support. This means that the court will determine child support based on your actual income and not what you may claim as your income. An attorney can provide you with more information on how paternity law applies to you and your situation.

Related FAQs

Can a paternity test be conducted after the child is born?
How is a man's paternity established if the mother is not sure of the father's identity?
Are there any protections for fathers in paternity cases?
How is the father's income taken into consideration when determining child support?
Is marriage required for establishing paternity?
Can a father demand a DNA test to prove paternity?
Is there a way to avoid a court-ordered paternity test?
What legal rights does a father have for a child born out of wedlock?
Can a paternity test be challenged in court?
How is the father's name put on the child's birth certificate?

If I am the father, do I have to pay child support?

Related FAQs

Related Blog Posts