What is child support?

Child support is a payment by one parent (often the non-custodial parent) to the other parent for the support of their common child. (See Child Support and Visitation.) It is in the best interest of a child for both parents to be obligated to pay for the support of their child. An order for child support transfers the income/wealth from one parent to the other so that the combined incomes/wealth of both parents is available to use for the support of the child.  more

Child support refers to the out-of-pocket expenses associated with raising a child. These usually include the cost of food, housing, clothing, medical and dental care, and insurance.

Child support is a payment by one parent (often the non-custodial parent) to the other parent for the support of their common children. (See Child Support and Visitation.) It is in the best interest of a child for both parents to be obligated to pay for the support of their child. An order for child support transfers the income/wealth from one parent to the other so that the combined incomes/wealth of both parents is available to use for the support of the child.  more

The amount of child support to be awarded is determined through the use of a formula. The Court considers the gross income of each party, the needs of the child, the amount of time the child spends with the spouse who does not have residential custody, child care expenses, and medical insurance costs. The Court cannot change the amount of child support determined by formula, except under unusual circumstances.  more

Child support is assistance (usually financial), which is owed by parents to and for the benefit of a child. It is the public policy of the state of Georgia to require parents to provide adequate support for their minor children. Parents cannot waive a child's right to receive child support.  more

Every child is entitled to support from his parents. The New Jersey child support guidelines are based on the theory that child support is determined in proportion to the parent’s income and assets as well as the child’s needs. All parents, whether natural or adoptive, have a financial obligation to support their child. This obligation continues even if the parties have divorced. A support award can be increased or decreased as circumstances may arise. In order for a party to change the amount of child support, the moving party must file a motion with the court, and establish a “change of circumstances.  more

Child support is money parents pay to help other people support their children. The court orders the support.  more

Child support is money parents pay to help other people support their children. The court orders the support. The support may be part of an interim, temporary, permanent or modified court order in a divorce, paternity action, order for protection, child custody action or a separate child support action. A person can receive child support if: • He or she is the parent of a minor child or has court-ordered custody of a minor child. • The minor child lives in the person’s household. • The child is financially dependent on that person. • One or both of the child’s parents are absent from the home. • The court has ordered the amount of child support. Services provided by the Division of Child Support include: • Locating noncustodial parents. • Paternity establishment. • Establishing court orders for child support and medical support. • Reviewing and modifying court orders for child support. • Enforcing court orders for child support and medical support. • Enforcing alimony if child ...  more

Background Structure of Child Support in Ohio Local County Support Enforcement Agencies (CSEAs) State Office of Child Support Background Congress established the Child Support Enforcement Program in 1975 under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act to collect child support. The program's goal is to ensure that all children are supported financially by both parents and to reduce the number of children receiving public assistance. The increase in the rate of divorce, separation and out-of-wedlock births has been dramatic in the United States. There are more than one million children in Ohio who are entitled to child support. The Child Support program is a joint effort involving federal, state and local agencies administered in Ohio by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Office of Child Support (OCS). [Back to Top] Structure of Child Support in Ohio The responsibility for implementation of the Child Support (IV-D) program is shared by federal, state and local agencies, each ...

Child support is financial support provided by the noncustodial parent. Child support includes • Cash payments (based on the parent's income and the needs of the child) • Health insurance for the child (medical support) • Payments for child care, and • Payments for reasonable health care costs that are not covered by health insurance. Family court officials (support magistrates) determine the amount of child support the noncustodial parent will pay (see how much, below). Under New York State law, parents are responsible for supporting their child until the child is 21 years old. Every child is entitled to financial and emotional support from both parents. This is true even if the child's parents do not live together and were never married. If you are the parent of a child, New York law says you are responsible for the financial support of that child until the child is 21, even if you have never lived with the child or do not live with the child now. If the child does not live with ...  more