Dealing with child support payments when a parent lives in a different state can be difficult. It can be frustrating when an ex-partner moves away and neglects their financial responsibilities. This situation can cause stress and financial difficulties, but understanding the process for enforcing child support orders across state lines can help ensure that your…
Continue reading…Child Support in Arizona: What You Need to Know
Child support is a crucial aspect of ensuring that children receive the financial support they need to thrive, especially in cases where parents are no longer together. In Arizona, child support laws are in place to protect the best interests of the child and ensure that both parents contribute to their upbringing. Whether you’re a…
Continue reading…Securing Child Support When the Father Is Unknown
Securing child support when the father’s identity remains unknown presents unique challenges. In such cases, establishing paternity becomes a critical first step to legally obligate financial support for the child. This process involves legal proceedings, including potential DNA testing, to identify and confirm the father. Once paternity is established, it opens the door for the…
Continue reading…Ending Child Support in Arizona When Teens Refuse Visitation
In Arizona, when teenagers refuse to visit one of their parents the issue of the termination of child support can arise. This situation presents specific legal challenges, as it intertwines the matters of child support and visitation rights under Arizona’s family law. Parents in this scenario often find themselves grappling with unique legal considerations. Understanding…
Continue reading…Are You Obligated to Cover College Expenses in Child Support?
You might be wondering if, as a parent in Arizona, you’re required to support your child’s college education financially, especially after child support obligations traditionally end. It’s a common question among divorced or separated parents: does child support extend to cover the significant expenses of higher education? In this blog, we’ll delve into the specifics…
Continue reading…Child Support Arrears: Ways to Get Arrears Waived
Dealing with child support arrears in Arizona can feel overwhelming, especially when faced with the burden of overdue payments. You’re not alone in this challenge. Countless parents find themselves in similar situations, often filled with uncertainty about their financial future. The good news is that there are strategies to manage and potentially reduce these arrears,…
Continue reading…I Just Lost My Job – Is It Possible to Modify My Child Support Order?
Losing a job can be a stressful experience, especially when financial commitments like child support are involved. Many wonder if their change in financial circumstances might allow them to modify their existing child support order. Understanding the legal, financial, and personal factors can help individuals take the right steps during such challenging times. What Is…
Continue reading…Little Known Factors That Determine Child Support Payments in Phoenix
Child support is a critical component in ensuring the well-being of children following the separation or divorce of their parents. It represents a financial commitment from the non-custodial parent to assist in covering the costs associated with raising a child. The determination of this payment can be influenced by various factors and is essential in…
Continue reading…Modifying a Child Support Order: The What, When, and How
Child support orders are not written in a vacuum. After the ink is dry and the order is filed, life happens. Either the paying or receiving parent could experience a major event that either changes their ability to pay or the amount they need for the child. If you encounter such an event, it will…
Continue reading…Can You Get a Reduction of Child Support Arrears in Arizona?
Every parent has a duty to provide financial support to their legal children. This includes biological children and adopted children. This is a legal duty that remains in place regardless of whether the parents of a child separate or get divorced. When parents do separate or divorce, however, the court will often use a legally…
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