Child Support, Enforcement, Child Support Lawyer

Child Support

Welcome to the Child Support section of FindLaw's Family Law Center, providing legal information on receiving and paying child support, enforcement of child support obligations, and state-specific child support information. To begin, please select one of the following:

Child Support Basics - Introductory information on child support, including a child support glossary.

Getting Child Support - A look at eligibility for child support, and steps to receiving support.

Paying Child Support - Legal obligations of those paying child support, including tax issues.

How Much Child Support: Guidelines - How the amount of child support is set, and child support amount guidelines in each state.

Changes to Child Support - Information on increasing or reducing the amount of child support paid.

Unpaid Child Support and Enforcement - Steps to take when child support goes unpaid, including enforcement options.

More Topics - Child support and taxes, paternity claims, child custody, and more.

Child Support: State Information and Guidelines - Links to state-specific child support information and guidelines for setting support amounts.

Help and Resources - Finding and hiring a child support attorney, and more resources.

You can access these topics throughout the Divorce section via the links in the navigation bar at the top of the page. Also, be sure to use the "Browse" box on the left side of every page, as it contains links to additional information for each topic.