Child Support and State Family Law Overview

Child Support and State Family Law Overview

What is Child Support? It's an individual obligation that lasts until a child reaches adulthood. It cannot be withheld but can be modified or terminated....
What is Child Support? It's an individual obligation that lasts until a child reaches adulthood. It cannot be withheld but can be modified or terminated. If you're considering court for child support, here's a basic overview of the laws. It is an individual obligation. Child support is an individual obligation under state family laws that a parent has to pay a child if the other parent does not provide enough money for the child's basic needs. The amount depends on the number of children and the total gross income of both parents. Federal income tax returns are used to determine...