Child Support Articles

Determining child support payments can be difficult, especially when self-employed child support calculations are involved.

Establishing paternity is an important step in fathers' getting parental rights. Having paternity established can also be important for mothers who are hoping to receive child support.

Paternity and legitimation are important steps in legally establishing fatherhood and rights as a father. Without established paternity, you may not be eligible for physical or legal custody.

Your child support payments should not be more than you can afford to pay. You shouldn’t be forced to make drastic lifestyle sacrifices or work overtime or extra jobs in order to afford child support.