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 Support Orders - While your divorce is pending, your lawyer may ask for temporary support, which outline how everything will be handled until the divorce is finalized. Read over these frequently asked questions to see how they apply in your situation. Joint Custody and Support - If you have joint custody, support may still be ordered. This is a surprise to some parents who push for shared custody in an attempt to avoid paying support. 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 /
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