Child Custody & Support
| Retroactive Child Support Awards |
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| In most states, initial child support awards may be made retroactive to the date of filing and modifications may be retroaction to the date a modification is requested. In some states, retroactivity is mandatory, and in others, it is discretionary.
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| Child Support in Split Custody Cases |
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| The standard computation of child support under the child support guidelines presupposes that all of the children of the parties will live with the same parent. When the children are divided between the parents, the child support must be adjusted. More... |
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| Impact of Child Abuse Allegations in Child Custody Proceedings |
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| If an accusation of child abuse or neglect arises during a civil proceeding involving the child's parents, whether a divorce, paternity or other proceeding in which child custody and visitation decisions are made, it will affect that proceeding. Until the report is investigated, decisions regarding the child's custody and the rights of visitation may be delayed. If the parent with custody of the child is named as the abuser or neglector, the child may be placed with the other parent, relative, or foster care. More... |
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| Imputed Income for Child Support Determinations |
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| In calculating how much child support should be paid to the custodial parent of a child, a count may consider not only how much money a parent is earning at the time of the hearing, but also certain other income and benefits, which the noncustodial parent routinely received during the months and years prior to the date the court makes its determination. More... |
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| Uniform Interstate Family Support Act |
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| The Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA), exacted in 1996, provided a new framework for states to use in collecting child support where the child and the parent reside in different states. It made it easier for state courts to exercise jurisdiction in establishing and collecting child support. More... |
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