Paying Child Support
Parents whose children are in the physical custody of the other parent usually are required to pay child support, which helps cover the costs of raising a child. Whether it's through a mutual agreement or a court order, paying child support is not only important to the child's well-being but also strictly enforced by state authorities. The following articles cover various issues pertaining to the payment of child support.
- How Much Child Support Will You Pay?
Factors that determine the amount of support you will pay, including your income and your child's needs
- What Does Child Support Cover?
What child support covers other than basic needs, including medical care and college expenses
- Paying Child Support: Checklist
Steps to take when legally obligated to pay child support
- Child Support by Agreement
How to settle your child support obligation outside of the court, including informal negotiations and mediation
- Child Support by Court Order
The adversarial approach to child support, whether it's part of a divorce or a separate legal action by the custodial parent
- Uninsured Medical Expenses & Child Support
- Child Support & Taxes
Understanding your responsibility to help pay for your child's uninsured medical costs
- Child Support Modification
Reasons for increasing or decreasing child support amounts and how to do it