If you fail to pay child support in accordance with a court order, you could face a number of serious consequences. From the loss of your driving privileges to passport denial and even the threat of arrest, this issue could create serious challenges in your life. In...
Child Support
When might the courts modify child support arrangements?
Child support is a significant part of a parent's budget, whether paying or receiving. Courts base child support decisions on the circumstances at the time of the split. However, most people experience changes in income level over the years. When a person's personal...
Should you opt for joint custody?
Parents often spend a big chunk of their time in negotiations trying to figure out what sort of custody option suits their family situation best. While many options offer benefits to different types of families in different situations, joint custody is one option that...
Child support and passport privileges
If you owe child support, it is very important to understand the penalties you could face if you fail to stay current. Aside from losing your driver's license and potentially facing contempt of court charges, missing child support could impact other aspects of your...
Setting up a college payment plan during divorce
Going through a divorce with children is challenging. You need to ensure that your children will receive the support they need in the present and the future. Part of your considerations should include your child’s education. Unfortunately, your spouse is not obligated...
How an ex-spouse may spend or modify child support payments
Single parents could face financial challenges when providing for their children after a divorce. Kids have specific needs that affect how they develop and grow. Those needs may change as they get older. As noted by U.S. News, states issue guidelines for court-ordered...
Should you try for parallel parenting?
Experts of divorce often advise parents to work together and try out shared custody situations whenever possible. After all, studies across the globe have shown that this method of parenting causes the least damage and offers the most help to children of divorce. But...
How are child support orders enforced?
The courts may order parents to pay child support as part of their divorce settlements. In some cases, however, parents may be unable or may refuse to pay. Parents failing to meet their support obligations may affect custodial parents’ ability to provide for their...
Taking a look at child support payment methods
If you have to pay child support, or you are getting a divorce and expect to pay support in the near future, you need to go over different issues related to these obligations. Aside from understanding how courts calculate child support and preparing for monthly...
What do you know about changing child support orders?
For a while, the child support order you worked out with your former spouse worked well. Recent changes in your life or finances now make you wonder whether to change your child support order. Money Crashers discusses how and when to alter child support. You do not...
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