Category Archives: Child Support

 Whoever has custody gets to claim the child(ren) on his or her tax return unless both parents file a special IRS form agreeing to […]

1.   How much can I expect to receive/pay? 2.   When will the payments begin? 3.   How long before I receive the first check? 4.  […]

1.   A copy of your custody order or separation agreement 2.  Two  of your most recent pay stubs 3.  Your previous year tax returns […]

1.  Your income 2. Opposing parent’s income 3. Custodial arrangement 4. Number of children 5. Your other child support obligations and the opposing parent’s […]

The parent who receives child support is under no obligation to keep an accounting of how the child support is paid. A parent who […]