Child Support

Children receive financial support from both parents through child support arrangements after a separation or divorce. The need for adequate support is even more crucial for kids with disabilities. But does Ohio have the right standards in place, or should they be...

Getting child support payments is not always an easy task. Luckily, Ohio is doing a pretty good job of it. According a recent report, when compared to other large states in the country Ohio ranked third in the nation for collection rates. How does the child support...

There is no denying it -- raising a child is expensive. Navigating the many costs associated with child rearing can be even more complicated after divorce. This is why it is so important that you and your ex get your child support order right the first time. Ohio...

Child support is intended to cover a wide range of expenses and parents should be familiar with what those expenses are. Parents may also have questions about child support expenses once their child is ready to attend college and if those payments will cover college...

Child support is often one of the most contentious issues in a divorce. If you have children with your imminent ex-spouse, it's critical to understand the ins and outs of child support, including who will pay, how much and the factors the court takes into...

Going through the divorce process can be complicated and overwhelming, especially when children are involved in the separation. Child support is one of the most important topics to cover in the settlement. Children deserve financial support from both parents, even...

It doesn't matter if you're making child support payments or receiving money every month, it's critical to understand how the funds are being used. There may come a point when you have a big question to answer: Is the non-custodial parent obligated to help pay for any...

If you're going through a divorce and have at least one child with your soon-to-be ex-spouse, you may find yourself paying or receiving child support payments in the future. Understanding how this works is important, as there are many details that will impact you. To...

If the court requires your ex-spouse to pay child support, you expect to receive payment in full and on time every month. While this may happen at first, you never know what could go wrong down the road. If your ex stops making child support payments for any reason,...

If you come to find that you are unable to make your child support payments as expected by the court (and the other parent), you need to learn more about your options. While there's no easy way to secure a child support modification, there are steps you can take to...