Q&A

Can a judge issue a child support Award?

Can a judge issue a child support Award?

The child support calculator will create a base child support award that a judge can follow or tweak to meet the child’s best interests. Judges can issue child support awards that deviate from the child support guidelines when good cause exists.

When does a judge issue a child support waiver?

Judges can issue child support awards that deviate from the child support guidelines when good cause exists. For example, if a parent has extensive debts and monthly expenses that aren’t reflected through the child support calculator, a judge can reduce the parent’s child support obligation accordingly.

Who is responsible for child support after a divorce?

Both parents have the responsibility to support their children financially. When a divorce occurs and one parent has physical custody of the children, that parent’s responsibility is fulfilled by being the custodial parent. The other parent then makes a child support payment to fulfill their non-custodial parent financial responsibilities.

What happens to child support if a custodial parent remarries?

At its heart, the law directs that the child’s birth parents are responsible for the child’s support and no one else. Therefore, in most states, the courts will not reduce an obligor’s child support payments due to a custodial parent’s decision to remarry.

Can a spouse be required to pay for child support?

Brette’s Answer: Generally the spouse paying child support is not required to pay for clothing unless it is specifically specified in the order. Otherwise it is your responsibility. You can talk to your attorney about getting a modification to include that. Can he deduct clothing expenses from the child support?

What do fathers need to know about child support?

Although in some situations, mothers pay child support to custodial fathers, in the vast majority of cases, mothers are the custodial parents and non-custodial fathers pay child support. So, how does the child support system work, and what does a father need to know in order to manage his obligations?

Can a child support case be started against both parents?

If a child is in foster care, the LCSA may start a child support case against 1 or both parents. Either parent can ask the LCSA to take over enforcement of a child support order in a family law case (like a divorce or parentage case).