| Child support is where the non custodial parent pays | | | | the other parent and choose to withhold child support |
| the custodial parent a certain amount of money each | | | | as a way to get even with the other parent. |
| month for the care of the child they share. Child | | | | Regardless of the reason, not paying child support |
| support is generally based on a percentage of income | | | | hurts the child and may also have legal implications for |
| per each child and is intended to help offset the | | | | the parent who is not living up to their obligations. |
| financial burden of the custodial parent. The non | | | | Some states have laws that will revoke the driver's |
| custodial parent usually pays a third party the allotted | | | | license of parents who are severely behind on |
| sum which is then forwarded to the custodial parent. | | | | payments. Other states can issue court orders to |
| Child support can be paid by any parent of a child. | | | | have wages automatically deducted from paychecks. |
| There is no restriction on having to be married in order | | | | Any federal or state earnings such as tax refunds or |
| to pay it. It also is not bound by gender roles. Whoever | | | | lottery winnings can be held and applied to child |
| does not have custody of the child pays the support. | | | | support payments that are in arrears. |
| This does not have to be the father in all situations. | | | | If you are a parent who is having trouble with the child |
| Very often, especially these days, the father has | | | | support system, it is advisable to seek assistance from |
| custody of the child and the mother pays the support. | | | | an attorney who specializes in family law. Whether |
| Child support laws vary from state to state. Often | | | | you are a parent who needs a reduction in child |
| visitation privileges are tied to child support. A non | | | | support payments or a custodial parent who needs |
| custodial parent who is not on time on payments may | | | | collection assistance, an attorney can help. They are |
| forfeit their visitation rights. There may also be | | | | familiar with the individual laws of the state in which |
| restrictions placed on the custodial parent as to how | | | | you reside and can advise you on the best route to |
| the money is used. Although indirect expenses such as | | | | take. |
| housing are usually valid, the courts may look at other | | | | Child support is an important function in society to help |
| spending habits to ensure the child support is going | | | | care for a child. It is difficult for a single parent to have |
| toward the welfare of the child. | | | | sole financial responsibility for the care of a child, |
| Parents who regularly do not pay child support are | | | | especially if the other parent has the means and ability |
| known as deadbeat parents. Some parents do not | | | | to help. Ensure that your rights and the rights of your |
| pay because they feel the amount of money ordered | | | | child are properly cared for by pursuing child support; |
| was too much and not justified. Other parents may not | | | | using the money to benefit the child; or paying child |
| be able to afford the payments with their existing | | | | support if you are the non custodial parent. |
| financial obligations. Some parents may be angry at | | | | |