Child Support InformationThe purpose of child support is to maintain your children's standard of living until each child reaches the age of majority. The amount of support that will be ordered in your case will be determined by the support guidelines of your individual state, taking into consideration each parent's income and the number of children to be supported. The following information is provided to help you understand support laws, how support is calculated, support payments options, and different methods of support enforcement. Getting Child Support - Both parents have a responsibility to support their children after a separation or divorce. Find out how support is calculated, collected, and enforced. Tips For Collecting Support - In an ideal world, collecting support would be a hassle-free process. However, in the real world, enforcement is often needed to collect support payments. Support Payment Options - Discusses the various ways in which support payments can be made. Support Questions and answers from the legal expert on all issues concerning support. Temporary Support - A temporary support order can ensure your children will be taken care of until a more formal arrangement is in place. Other Temporary Orders - Until your divorce is finalized, your attorney may file other temporary orders which address certain aspects of support, who will be responsible for certain bills, occupancy of the family home, and more. Read over these frequently asked questions to see how they apply in your situation. Child Support Modification - Before granting a child support adjustment, the court requires proof of a change in circumstances. Find out what how different situations will affect the level of child support. Joint Custody and Support - Even if parents share joint custody, one parent may still be responsible for paying a certain amount of child support. This is because courts want to ensure the child is properly cared for regardless of where the child is staying. Find out what is considered. When Does Support End - How long is child support paid and when does it end? It depends on your divorce decree and if your child is emancipated. Find answers to these questions and more from the legal expert. Collecting Back Child Support - Do you have questions about collecting back support? Find out the various ways to collect delinquent support and get answers to your other questions. Enforcing Support – Contempt of Court Motions One method of collecting support arrears is through contempt proceedings. Find out how to file a motion for contempt to get your ex to comply with court ordered child support. Paternity and Support - Establishing paternity and support obligations sometimes comes up in divorce. Will he owe support if DNA tests show he's not the father? Find out what is considered in the decision and read through previous questions and answers from the legal expert. Support and Visitation - Can you deny visitation if you haven't received the support payment? Can support payments be lowered according to how much time the kids spend with the non-custodial parent? Find out here. Life Insurance Issues - Guaranteeing that support payments are made if the supporting parent dies. College 529 Plans in Divorce - Understanding deductibility of losses and using 529 plan assets to fund educational expenses after divorce. Divorce Home / Articles / Divorce
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