Getting Child Support Refunded

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To get child support payments refunded if the child is determined not to be yours, contact the kentucky legal aid society for guidance on filing a formal complaint or petition.

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I paid in 4 years of child support on a child that the judge just recently finally signed off on that the child wasnt mine and i no longer had to pay. What do i do to get the money i was made to pay in on this child that isnt mine back
What state are you located in, Douglas? The laws regarding child support reimbursement vary by state.
Bowling green Kentucky
What was the basis of the initial child support order? In Kentucky, child support orders are typically based on paternity, which can be established through various means.
They said the judge had ordered it bc the mother said the child was minr
What state are you in? The rules for child support and paternity disputes vary by location.
Mine
What state are you in? The rules for child support and paternity vary by location.
Bowling green ky
What steps have you taken since the judge determined the child is not yours?

In Kentucky, child support is typically determined by the court and can be modified if circumstances change.
Ive contacted the court house who told me to contact the child support office but when i call them eithwr they act like they dont know what i need to do or they send me to someones voicemail and i leave a message for a call back and never recieve one
Have you considered hiring a lawyer to help you navigate this process? In Kentucky, legal aid services are available for those who qualify.
Yes but i dont have the money and i was unsure if they would help me with this
Have you tried reaching out to legal aid services in Kentucky? They often provide free or low-cost legal assistance to those who qualify.
Not yet bc i was told they only help with the custody and or the parent seeking child support
What is the name of the court that issued the initial child support order? This information will help me provide you with the contact details of the court.
Judge holderfield in warren county ky
What is the exact issue you're facing with Judge Holderfield's decision?

Warren County Family Court:
- Address: * Center St #*, Bowling Green, KY *
- Phone: (*) *-*
I just want the thousands of dollars i paid in on this child that isnt mine back. Because if the child isnt mine i should have had to pay child support ob
What steps have you taken to formally request a refund of the child support payments?

In general, child support payments are not refundable even if paternity is disproved later. However, laws vary by state.
On it or be arrested for tbe child support payment multiple time which costed me * jobs
Have you filed a formal complaint or petition in court for the refund of the child support payments?
No bc i dont kno how to do that and when i ask the people at the courthouse how to they just say contact the child support office and as i stated when i do that i can leave voicemails and they still never call me back
Have you tried contacting the Kentucky Legal Aid Society? They might be able to guide you on how to file a formal complaint or petition.
No
I recommend reaching out to the Kentucky Legal Aid Society. They can provide guidance on how to file a formal complaint or petition. Their contact number is (*) *-*.
Ok thank u
What is the name of the child support office you have been contacting?
Warren county ky child support office
Warren County Child Support Office:
- Address: * Center St #*, Bowling Green, KY *
- Phone: (*) *-*
Please reach out to them for further assistance.
Ok
Have you tried reaching out to the Kentucky Legal Aid Society for assistance in filing a formal complaint or petition?
Explanation: They might be able to guide you on how to file a formal complaint or petition. Their contact number is (*) *-*.
No but i will today
That's a good step. They can guide you on how to file a formal complaint or petition. Remember, every state has different rules regarding child support refunds.