Kansas Child Support Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

• 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 … more
• 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 … more
• 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 … more

Legal Articles

• Can I have my child support payments automatically deducted from the other parent’s paycheck?
  Are you tired of getting your child support payments whenever your ex feels like paying them? Does your ex not always pay the amount of child support that he or she is supposed to pay? One easy solution to these problems is to have your child support payments automatically deducted from the other parent’s paycheck by his or her employer. Taking this step can ensure that … more
• 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 … more

How-To's

• 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 … more

Legal Guides

• Survey of Child Support Guidelines: Do They Use Net Income or Gross Income?
  Department of Health and Human Services chart of state laws regarding how income is determined … more

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