Child Support
"Child Support" is money a parent pays to support their children when their children don't live with them.
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How do I ask the court to enforce a child support order (contempt actions)?
If the other parent disobeys the child support order, you can take them back to court. You file a Complaint for Contempt. In a contempt case, you ask the court to decide that the other parent is in “contempt.” “Contempt” means not obeying...
How to ask for child support as part of a 209A restraining order case
Getting child support as part of a 209A restraining order is an important decision. Child support can help you and your children. But only you can decide if you need child support to keep you and your children safe. Only you can decide if...
How to change (modify) or end a child support order in court
Only a court can change (modify) a chid support order, or end a child support order early. You must follow the child support order until a judge changes or ends it. This "how to" explains the steps you must take if you want to start a case...
How to file for child support if you are married to the other parent
You get a Child Support Order by first filling out court forms. The forms are different for parents who are married, and parents who are not married to the other parent . This "how to" explains how to file for child support if you are...
How to file for child support if you are not married to the other parent
You get a Child Support Order by first filling out court forms. The forms are different for parents who are married, parents who are not married to the other parent . This "how to" explains how to file for child support if you are not...
How to fill out the child support guidelines worksheet
Judges use the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet to figure out how much child support to order. To fill out the Worksheet you need to have income and expense information for both parents. Use the other parent’s Financial Statement if you...