What is child support and is it not?

The child support system has many flaws to work out; but in the meantime, let’s all be clear about what child support is and is NOT! The legal definition of child support (according to Legal Dictionary) is funds ordered by the court for one parent to pay to the other to assist in the cost of raising their shared children.

Why do people take sides in disputes?

There is, however, another prominent reason we might take the side of another individual in a dispute: moral concerns. That is, people could take sides on the basis of whether they perceive someone did something “wrong”. This strategy, then, relies on using people’s behavior to take sides.

What happens when you don’t pay for legal support?

Laws are getting tougher in most states, even allowing for revocation of licenses (professional, driving, or recreational) as punishment for unpaid support, as well as holds put on passports and tax refunds. Don’t like ads? Become a supporter and enjoy The Good Men Project ad free

What can child support be used to buy?

Child support can help to buy furnishings, books, toys, food, and other basic needs of the child. Clothing, manicures, pedicures, hairstyling, and other salon services for the parent.

Do “good and decent men” whine about paying child support?

I’m sorry but “good and decent men” don’t whine about paying child support. Good and decent men use common sense when dealing with problems such as a job loss and child support. Good and decent men do not hide from a state agency that is looking for them due to child support arrearages.

What is the most important concept to understand about child support?

The most important concept to understand with respect to this question is that child support obligations are not tied to parenting time and responsibility or the right of the obligor to spend time with the child.

Do you have to pay child support if the child is minor?

Parenting time and responsibility will also be adjudicated as part of that case. However, even in cases where one parent is not permitted to have parenting time, child support will still always be required if the child is a minor. When is an Unwed Father Required to Pay Child Support?