Raising a child takes patience, but it also takes money. There are many parents who are left to do it alone, but there also parents who are lucky enough to have the assistance from their child's other parent, voluntarily or court-ordered. When a judge decides on a...
Child Support
Bristol Palin may have to pay her ex child support
Whenever any couple decides to end their relationship, there may be some things for them to discuss before they can go their separate ways. In some cases, if they have a child together, they may be able to go their separate ways, but they will still have to stay in...
Ways to enforce child support
Every child deserves the love and support of both of their parents. This care can be provided to a child through various means including, the most common after divorce, child support. Child support is a payment made from one parent to the other to help cover the...
What happens when child support is not paid?
If two people have a child together, it is the responsibility of both of them to properly care for their son or daughter. This is something that should be done whether the parents are a couple or not. This is why, when parents go to court to discuss the issue of child...
Request child support from the other parent of your child
When parents get divorced or couples separate, if there are children involved, they will likely have to deal with the issue of child custody and support. In some cases, parents may be able to come to an agreement about how things will play out, but there are some...
Is child support cheaper than raising a child?
While many non-custodial parents relish the opportunity to pay child support, a number of people wonder what life would be like if they did not have to write an additional check (or have money directly taken from their paycheck). Indeed, while child support is...