Child Support & Custody

When spouses separate, they often need to negotiate the custody of their children. A parent may worry that income, whether high or low, can influence the court to make certain decisions in its custody…

A court may order a parent to pay child support, despite a joint custody award. According to the American Bar Association (ABA), "Courts reason that major expenses for the benefit of the child--rent,…

In general, custodial parents have the right to receive child support. However, sometimes a court grants joint custody to the parents. In a joint custody arrangement, a court may order both parents to…

Becoming a stepparent is often marked by unease from the start, especially if the stepchild is older and dealing with his own emotions resulting from his parents' breakup. Whether it is an easy road…