Child custody and child support are two areas of family law that ensure your children’s best interests are front and center and accounted for. The good news is that most parents want their child’s needs to be considered above everything else, and we’re sure you and your soon-to-be former spouse are no different. That said, knowing all the ins and outs of these legal processes can be overwhelming for anyone trying to navigate these important matters for the first time.
Thankfully, our team of attorneys at Christman | Daniell Attorneys has shared quite a bit of valuable information about child custody and child support in our growing library of blog posts. While these conversations are far from done, we want to share what we have so far.
Our Top 8 Child Custody and Child Support Blogs
What is child support arrearage?
Child support is a fairly common term most people have heard of, even if they haven’t been through a divorce before. What they may not have heard before is a term known as child support arrearage and the negative consequences associated with it.
10 tips to win a child custody case
The Court only wants what is in the best interests of your children and will do its best to determine a stable home and each parent’s role and responsibilities moving forward. That could mean that you win custody. It could also mean that you don’t — even if you are a good parent and do everything right along the way. That said, here are a few ways to tip the scales in your favor.
Can divorcing parents agree to waive child support?
No two divorces are the same. That said, a child support order is required in almost every case to ensure the child’s best interests are protected. And most judges might not consider waiving it regardless of what you and your spouse agree to. Here are a few ways your child support could be waived.
4 common child custody myths
As you and your family enter into this process for the first time, it won’t help matters that you will likely see and hear a variety of child custody myths on TV and social media that will make you worry even more about what could happen next. Here are a few child custody myths you’re better off taking with a grain of salt.
5 benefits of joint custody
There’s no mistaking that life after divorce will be considerably different from what your child is used to. It will also take a while for everyone to adjust. But joint custody is the closest thing to a child having both parents equally involved in their life.
What is a temporary child custody order?
Unlike a permanent child custody order, where a court has made a final ruling on where a child will live and visitation schedules for each parent, a temporary child custody order is a short-term solution for when divorce proceedings or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship are still ongoing. After all, life doesn’t stop when you’re getting divorced. Temporary orders help provide guidance. A judge can order it, or the parents can agree in advance.
What is the difference between child support and spousal maintenance?
The key difference between child support and spousal maintenance is the purpose of each payment. This blog contains a basic overview to help you understand what goes into that — regardless of whether you are paying or receiving it.
What is child support?
Child support typically involves regular payments made by one parent to the other parent, for the benefit of the child. Typically, these payments are made to the parent who designates the child’s primary residence. These payments are court-ordered and designed to provide for the basic essentials for the minor child, such as clothing, food, shelter, education, etc.
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