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Child Support
How Does Emancipation Affect Child Support?
When does emancipation of a child occur, and what impact does it have on child support? ... READ MORE
My Ex Stopped Paying Child Support: What Should I Do?
When a parent stops paying child support, it can create a stressful situation for the custodial parent, who relies on these payments to help cover the costs of the child’s basic necessities. Learn what steps you can take to enforce a child support order. ... READ MORE
How Do Courts Calculate Child Support?
If you’re separating or divorcing, and you have children, a court will determine child support. Continue reading to learn what goes into calculating a final support figure. ... READ MORE
My Ex Got a Large Raise: Can I Ask for More Child Support?
Each party's income is a significant factor in child support calculations, so what happens when there's a change in income? Learn whether your ex's raise may provide a valid reason to ask for more child support. ... READ MORE
Child Support, Educational Expenses, and Extra Curricular Activities
If you’re a parent considering divorce, you may be wondering about child support, and how much you'll need to pay. Many parents don't realize that financial responsibilities for a child usually extend far beyond a monthly support payment. ... READ MORE
Who Has to Pay Child Support?
Contrary to popular belief, child support belongs to the child – not a parent. Yet, when parents separate or divorce, a judge will award child support to help meet the expenses associated with raising a child. Any time child support is awarded in a separation, divorce, or custody case, a judge will order one parent to pay support to the other until the child reaches age 18 or is legally emancipated. ... READ MORE
Child Support, Social Security, and Workers' Compensation
If you're going through a divorce or a breakup, and you have children, you should expect that along with child custody and visitation issues, you're going to need to work with your ex and the court to deal with child support payments. Do you know what the court considers to be income for purposes of child support calculations? ... READ MORE
Child Support, Gifts, Inheritances, and Trust Funds
Child support becomes necessary during divorce, or when unmarried parents end a relationship. In order to determine the appropriate amount of support, courts will consider your income. Continue reading to find out whether income also includes gifts, inheritances, or trust funds. ... READ MORE
Divorce: Modifying Child Support FAQs
Family law courts typically calculate child support by considering a number of factors, including the parents' incomes and how much time the child spends in each household. Although circumstances may change over time, they may not warrant a child support modification. Continue reading to learn more. ... READ MORE
Effect of Medical Expenses on Child Support
Medical expenses are a major factor in determining child support. But how those costs apply to a support order is more complicated than you might think. It’s important that you understand what’s involved. ... READ MORE
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