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Child support is based on which parent has custody of the child. If the mother has the child all week, then the father is responsible for financially supporting his child. If the situation is reversed, then the mother would be financially responsible for paying support to the father. If both of the parents agree to share equal time... more »
Although there has been movement toward more men gaining primary custody of their children, in a clear majority of divorce and similar types of cases it is women in this position. As a consequence, men typically are left having to deal with issues pertaining to child support. There are some support services available for men when it... more »
State laws vary, but judges always make the best interests of a child their highest priority in their considerations on child custody and support. Parents always have the first opportunity to settle these issues between themselves--the court only intervenes when they fail to agree. If the court assigns custody to one parent, the... more »
Indiana child custody and visitation laws are designed to protect children of divorce while giving them as much meaningful interaction with both parents as possible. The "Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines" are the regulations that parents are expected to follow in all cases, except those involving abuse. more »
Child support is an amount paid by the noncustodial parent for the benefit of the child to cover things such as food, day care and medical expenses. When child support is not paid, the obligor might suffer penalties for nonpayment. more »
If you lose custody of your child for any reason, you still should maintain your bonds unless a court prohibits it. You can keep in touch with... more »
When a parent does not have custody of the children, he is still financially responsible for their upbringing. While the other parent hopes for... more »
The remarriage of a parent can be a difficult adjustment for a child. In some cases, the stepparent forms a strong bond with his stepchild and... more »
The divorce or separation of two adults is difficult enough for children to understand and cope with as they move back and forth between two... more »
Any child is lucky if they have a loving, caring adult in their lives, but some are so loved that their stepfather wants to make that love... more »
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