Here is a general explanation of what child support is actually paying for. If you are in the middle of your divorce or preparing for one and you have minor children with your spouse, you’re probably worrying about custody arrangements and child support payments. Child support represents recurrent payment supported by one of the parents, … Read more
Child support is intended to protect children and ensure that parents who share custody contribute financially to their upbringing. Many divorce cases that involve minor children are extended and experience difficulties when it comes to custody and child support. It is a delicate problem that needs a clear outcome. Not paying child support when the … Read more
If you are considering a divorce, it is important to understand where you may hit a snag in your proceedings. If you pay attention to popular culture, you may think that divorces are always stressful and frustrating from start to finish. Fortunately, this is not always the case. In reality, many splits are relatively straightforward, … Read more
In Missouri, there are no mandatory waiting periods for someone after a divorce is final. The laws regarding remarrying after a divorce are determined at the state level. Some states have mandatory waiting periods before you can say “I do” again. In Missouri, there are no mandatory waiting periods for someone after a divorce is … Read more
If the child is not able to support themselves, no matter what age, it is the responsibility of the parents to care for the child. In most situations, child support is an agreement between divorcing parents that one spouse will help pay the expenses involved in bringing up a child until the age of emancipation, … Read more
In most instances, if a parent really does not have the funds to pay child support, it is best to go back to court and reevaluate the terms of child support. If you are the midst of separation in Missouri – or even if your divorce is final – and you have been awarded child … Read more