Frequently Asked Questions

• What Is Child Support, And How Is Child Support Determined?
  Child support is a periodic payment made to a custodial parent from a non­custodial parent to help compensate a child's living expenses, i.e. food, clothes, etc., and any other related … more
• What Factors Are Used To Calculate Child Support Payments? Can The Amount Of The Payment Change Over Time?
  Under the Child Support Enforcement Act of 1984, child support payments are based upon each parent's current income.  This includes a number of elements including: occupational wages, assets … more
• Does Every State Follow The Same Formula In Calculating Child Support?
  No.  Each state has their own child support law but each state tends to follow one of three basic models:  Flat Percentage, Income Shares, and the Melson Formula. a) Flat Percentage … more
• Is A Father Who Never Married The Mother Still Required To Pay Child Support? What If The Father Is Not Allowed To See The Child?
  Regardless of marital status, an ‘assumed father' is any biological father of a child for whom paternity has been established by either the admission of the father or paternal testing.  … more
• Can A Child Support Order Be Changed Or Modified?
  Yes. An order for child support can be changed or modified any time there is a material change in circumstances from the time that the initial child support was issued. A material change in … more