Child Support Lawyers By State

Frequently Asked Questions

• How Long Must A Parent Provide Child Support?
  Under California law, a parent's obligation to pay child support continues until the child becomes 18 years old, or the child is 19, unmarried, and attending high school full time.  However, … more
• How is Child Support Calculated in California?
  Both parents are responsible for financially supporting their child(ren). The custodial parent directly supports his or her child(ren) by providing housing, buying groceries, paying for clothing, … more
• What Are The Child Support Guidelines in California?
  The child support guideline gives parents a better understanding of how child support is calculated. However, just as the circumstances of each case are different, so are the amounts of child … more

Legal Articles

• What is a Guardian Ad Litem?
  A guardian ad litem is appointed by a court in order to represent the best interests of the child. Either parent can request that a guardian ad litem be appointed for their child, or the court can appoint a guardian ad litem for the child. While some states require that a guardian ad litem be an attorney, other states’ courts will appoint guardian ad litems who are not … more
• Enforcing a Child Support Order
  There are a variety of different enforcement tools that are available to you in enforcing your court order for child support.  You can use these tools by hiring a private attorney to help you, filing the appropriate paperwork with the court on your own, or applying for assistance through your local child support enforcement office.  All states have a child support enforcement agency … more

More Child Support Topics

• Child Care Information for Parents
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• Child Custody and Visitation
• Child Support Father Right
• Childrens' Rights
• Common Law Marriage
• Courts-Martial & Discharge
• Family Law Attorney
• Government Benefits and Assistance
• Marriage Separation
• Miscellaneous Court Forms
• Paternity
• Prenuptial Issues
• Sexual Abuse
• Teen Abuse