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  • Not all Child Support Payments are Equal
    The factors used to calculate child support payments are set by law.  To calculate each parent’s child support obligation the law generally applies each parent’s income, including wages, assets such as stocks and bonds, welfare benefits, etc., and the standard of living of the child before the divorce.  In certain cases, however, extraordinary needs of the child may be considered and deviations from the guidelines may be allowed. In most states where the court deviates from the guidelines, the judge is supposed to explain the reasons for the deviation in the order. The amount of a child support award is more than a question of the child’s bare necessities. If … more
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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 most states modifying a child support order requires proof of a change of circumstances in either of the parents’ employment or a change in the status of the children since the original order; such as the child may now need expensive medical care or may be enrolled in a special school.  … more
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  • How To Enforce Child Support
    If you're trying to get your child support payment, there are couple of ways you can enforce the court's order.
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