What Is Child Support?
Child support is a payment by one parent (often the noncustodial parent) to the other parent for the support of their common child. (See Child Support and Visitation.) It is in the best …
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What Is Child Support Used For?
Child support covers everything a child needs, and even more, during the growth and formative years. Keep the following in mind: A parent`s first and principal obligation is to support his or her …
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Who Can Be Offered To Pay Child Support?
A court can order either parent of a child to pay support to other parent. The court order for support is usually payable on a monthly basis. Many states now require that child support be paid by …
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Do I Have to Pay Child Support if I Don't Get to See My Children?
It hardly seems fair to pay your child support on time, week after week, month after month, only to have your ex-husband or ex-wife prevent you from seeing your children. In fact, problems with visitation are one of the most common reasons given by parents for not paying their child support. However, child support and visitation are two totally separate issues, and you cannot stop …
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Enforcing a Child Support Order Out of State
While a parent living out of state may make enforcing your child support order a bit tricky, it certainly doesn’t make it impossible. The first step is to find the other parent’s address. In some cases, this may require hiring a private investigator or using locator resources from your local child support office. Every state has a parent locator service, and local …
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How To Modify a Child Support Order
An initial child support order is usually made on the basis of the income of both parents, the needs of the child and other relevant matters. If you feel that an existing order has now become burdensome or inadequate you should consult an attorney because you may be able to have the existing order modified. STEP 1 – Evaluate Whether Your Circumstances Support a Modification In …
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