10. Child Support

Question 1

How can Court determine child support amount?

Answer 1

Number of children
Parents’ income
Health insurance
Extraordinary education expenses

Question 2

What is parent’s duty for child support?

Answer 2

Equal duty

Question 3

When will parent’s duty for child support terminate?

Answer 3

18+ years old (UNLESS disabled)
Child’s death
Child’s emancipation
Parental rights terminated

Question 4

What is required for modification of child support orders?

Answer 4

Substantial change of circumstances

• Child’s needs
• Parent’s ability to pay

E.g. Changes in employment/Child growth/inflation/income/retirement/disability

Question 5

What are the rights of non-paying party under enforcement of child support orders?

Answer 5

Seize property
Withhold wages
Intercept tax refunds
Revoke licences

Enforcement through civil + criminal proceedings