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Stann William Givens
Written by Stann William Givens
Contributor Level 5

Calculating child support in a Florida divorce has been greatly simplified, but there is still room for mistakes.
Michael J. Helfand
Written by Michael J. Helfand
Contributor Level 7

In some cases, child support is never paid. In others, it’s paid for a time but then the individual stops paying. In Illinois, you can enforce child support orders, even if it’s been years since you’ve received a payment. Here are some additional tips.
Duane L. Coker
Written by Duane L. Coker
Contributor Level 4

Having child support withheld from pay is becoming the norm in Texas Child Support cases. It is almost always preferred by the person receiving support and, more and more, the preferred way of paying it (cuts down on problems and missed/late payments). Here are a couple options for setting that up.
Leslie Dale Merkley
Written by Leslie Dale Merkley
Contributor Level 4

In Indiana, child support obligations are established and/or modified using a statutorily established set of guidelines. Obligations are to be set in accordance with the guidelines table unless extraordinary circumstances exist.
Brent Allan Rose
Written by Brent Allan Rose
Contributor Level 5

It's easy to calculate your child support in Florida. All you need is a few numbers from yours and the other parent's pay stub or taxes, the amount paid for any childcare and insurance, and a free form you can download. Online calculators make the job even easier!
Calvin Heinle
Written by Calvin Heinle
Contributor Level 3

The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts issued its decision in JS v. CC (SJC-10315) in September of this year. The Court discusses whether undistributed earnings of a closely held S Corporation should be considered in the calculation of child support.
Joshua Tobias Hershon
Written by Joshua Tobias Hershon
Contributor Level 3

If there is a court order for you to pay child support and you can negotiate or mediate an agreement with the other parent to modify your child support payments, great! - but don't make the mistake of failing to modify the court order that is in place. Jail and civil penalties may apply.
Joshua Tobias Hershon
Written by Joshua Tobias Hershon
Contributor Level 3

Whatever caused you to fall behind on your child support, you need to get your drivers license back. I will show you how...
Cathy Ann Wagner
Written by Cathy Ann Wagner
Contributor Level 5

In Minnesota, both parents have a duty to support their children, and that responsibility depends on their respective incomes.
Marshal Shawn Willick
Written by Marshal Shawn Willick
Contributor Level 3

The Nevada Supreme Court finally decided the Rivero Opinion on Rehearing (Rivero v. Rivero, 125 Nev. ___, ___ P.3d ___ (Adv. Opn. No. 34, Aug. 27, 2009), altering the applicable standards for making custodial determinations, and altering how child support is calculated.
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If you are owed child support, state agencies and state or district attorneys should offer free or low-cost help in collecting the money, even across state lines.
Donald Erwin Ray
Written by Donald Erwin Ray
Contributor Level 5

In the State of Illinois a custodial parent can collect past due child support, called a "Delinquency" without the need of a new court order.
Anita Cowley Savage
Written by Anita Cowley Savage
Contributor Level 4

In Texas, there are child support guidelines that set forth the presumptive amount due from one party to the other in a divorce or suit affecting the parent-child relationship. While this calculation is applied in most cases, a request to deviate from the guidelines can be made in some circumstances
Greta Muirhead
Written by Greta Muirhead
Contributor Level 7

How much will you pay in child support according to Nevada Law if you don't reach an agreement with the other side?
Damon Sharad Bivek
Written by Damon Sharad Bivek
Contributor Level 4

This guide is meant to help you get prepared for a free consultation with me to determine whether or not you will be able to lower or raise your current child support obligation.
Starla D. Zehr
Written by Starla D. Zehr
Contributor Level 3

Michigan uses Child Support Guidelines that utilize the number of children, the incomes of both parties and the number of overnights that each child spends with a parent to calculate child support, but how child support is calculated is extremely important to the outcome of a court order.
Stann William Givens
Written by Stann William Givens
Contributor Level 5

Advice on the tax consequences of a Florida divorce is very important.
Carolyn Annette Elsey
Written by Carolyn Annette Elsey
Contributor Level 7

Normally, child support terminates at age 18 or graduation from high school, whichever occurs later. This guide discusses post-secondary support and how to handle the issue in court.
Peter William Mogren
Written by Peter William Mogren
Contributor Level 4

In Washington, the court does not have the authority to order a married couple to pay for the children's college education, it is left up to the parents to decide, what if any, contribution to make. In the event of a divorce however, the court has the authority to determine post-secondary education
Michael Anthony Turek
Written by Michael Anthony Turek
Contributor Level 3

Payment to an ex-spouse after a divorce (and while a divorce is pending) is called spousal support. The details, amount, and duration of support in California vary from case to case.

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