Child Support

Child support is the financial support that is provided by a parent to help cover the costs of raising a child. In cases where parents are divorced or separated, one parent may be required to pay child support to the other parent to help cover the costs of caring for the child. Continue Reading Below

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About Child Support

Child support is the financial support that is provided by a parent to help cover the costs of raising a child. In cases where parents are divorced or separated, one parent may be required to pay child support to the other parent to help cover the costs of caring for the child. Child support payments are typically based on the income and financial resources of the parent paying support and the needs of the child.