Child Support

US Supreme Court: Public Defender Not Constitutionally Guaranteed for Child Support Contempt Cases

June 24, 2011

A recent decision by the United States Supreme Court found that when a custodial parent brings an action for contempt for nonpayment of child support, the state is not required to provide counsel for the noncustodial parent. The state must have procedural safeguards in place to protect the contemnor’s due process rights, including the following: [...]

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Motions for Reconsideration

August 24, 2010

Almost always when parties go to court and the judge makes his or her decision, someone will not be happy with the results.   That is why it is preferred by the court that parties resolve their disputes without needing its involvement.  What can be done if you are the party that is not happy? In [...]

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How Are Expenses of the Children Divided in Child Support Awards?

July 26, 2010

When parents are separated, there will almost always be a child support obligation from one parent to the other to support the children financially.  Basic child support is determined based off of a calculation, taking into account both parents’ gross monthly incomes and the amount of time each parent spends with the children.  More information [...]

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