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Child Support
When one parent has physical custody over a child, the non-custodial parent will generally have to provide some kind of financial assistance. These attorney-submitted articles on child support discuss the legal issues that arise, including how the amount of support is set, how parents can change the amount of support after an order has been entered, and what the legal ramifications are for a parent who becomes delinquent in their support payments.
Child Support
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Modification of Child Support Payments in Florida
Provided by Curtis R. Cowan, P.A.
In many cases, a parent's decrease in income or loss of a job may justify a downward modification of his or her child support obligation under Florida law. Read More » -
Spousal Maintenance
Provided by Singer Pistiner P.C.
Are you going through a divorce and not sure whether you are entitled to spousal maintenance under Arizona law? Read More » -
More Parents Requesting Child Support Modifications in Down Economy
Provided by Eddy Paul Rice, IV
In the current challenging economic climate, some parents seek to alleviate their financial stresses by applying for child support modification. Read More » -
The Economy's Effect on Child Support Payments
Provided by Olup & Associates LLC
Even in a tough economy, parents must pay child support. Parents who have lost their jobs may need to seek a modification of the child support order to avoid the severe penalties for failure to pay. Read More » -
Child Support Modifications in Georgia
Provided by Daniel W. Mitnick & Associates
As of January 1, 2007, child support in Georgia is now determined by the "shared income" formula, based on the premise that both parents are responsible for providing for their childrens' needs. Read More » -
Non-Payment of Child Support Can Be Costly in Georgia
Provided by Daniel W. Mitnick & Associates
What the case of a childless Georgia man -- who spent 13 months in prison for non-payment of child support -- can teach us about Georgia law on child support payment. Read More » -
Arizona's Child Support Laws
Provided by Law Firm of M. Paul Fischer, P.C.
Resolving child support disputes in Arizona can be challenging. Parents must consider a number of different factors, and may disagree on even the most basic issues. Read More » -
Minnesota Child Support: Shared Income Formula
Provided by Burns Law Office
The shared income formula makes it necessary to take the combined gross (i.e. pre-tax) monthly income of both parents into account in order to come up with the appropriate amount of child support. Read More » -
Modifying a Support Order After a Change in Financial Circumstances
Provided by Jeffrey W. Goldblatt Law Office
Under New Jersey law, alimony and child support orders can be modified. This means either party (receiving or paying support) may ask the family court to have the support order changed. Read More »