the non-custodial parent is obligated to pay child support to the other parent. In a joint physical custody situation, the Court looks at the gross monthly income of each parent, and uses the difference as the equalizing amount. Joint physical custody does not have to mean 50-50 or “equal...
The OCSE is advising employers to continue sending payments to the State Disbursement Unit. It is important to note that some payments that people normally send directly to custodial parents in Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana might not be able to be delivered by the post office. The U.S....
The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has launched the Child Support Estimator, an online tool designed to provide parents with more details about how much parents have to pay. Getty ImagesThis tool will help parents determine how much money they should have coming in to suppor...
I am sometimes asked whether the fact that a parent can still afford to pay child support can prevent that parent from seeking modification even though that parent's income has decreased. In certain limited circumstances, the answer to that question may be yes. Some of the more common ...
There are two main types of support that are awarded to ex-spouses: alimony and child support. Both types of support are awarded by a divorce decree,written agreement of separation, or decree of support. Failure to pay either one can result in legal action, includinggarnishmentof tax refunds...
A child who wants to be a penguin can become a wildlife photographer. A child who wants to be an astronaut can major in astronomy. Let the kids dream. If you listen to their imaginative career stories, they’ll remember and cherish that feeling of support when they discover their true pas...
Getting the Child Support Card Current Florida law only allows the electronic transfer of child support payments. The parents with the obligation to pay the child pay the amount needed to the Florida Department of Revenue for a transfer to the recipient. Currently, you can choose to receive the...
As a parent, it's necessary to know how to best support your child in school. Today we'll talk about how you can support your child. 1) Your child will be tired. The new school year means a while new schedule, so with the period may come a bit of fatigue
“If you are changinginsuranceor moving, make sure you take time to search for a pediatrician as soon as possible,” says Dr. Lisa Hoang, a pediatrician with St. Joseph’s Heritage Medical Group in Irvine, California. You should also set up a phone screening appointment with a ...
Childcare: 7% to 23% of Income Childcare costs can easily eat up a sizable part of parents’ budgets each year. How much families pay can depend on the type of care needed, the number of children who need care, and where the family lives. In 2022, costs ranged from $5,357 for schoo...