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Child Support in Shared Custody Cases

Child Support in Shared Custody Cases

Most child support guidelines present a formula for calculating child support where the parents share custody of the child or children.

Definition of...

Rights of Grandparents to Visitation

Rights of Grandparents to Visitation

Many states offer an avenue for grandparents to seek visitation with their grandchildren. While most states permit a grandparent to petition for rights of...

Role of Income Tax Returns in Determining Child Support Obligations

Role of Income Tax Returns in Determining Child Support Obligations

In order to properly determine a parent's child support obligation, it is important for the court to know what the parent actually...

Uniform Interstate Family Support Act

Uniform Interstate Family Support Act

The Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA), exacted in 1996, provided a new framework for states to use in collecting child support where the child and the...

Jurisdiction Issues in Child Support Cases

Jurisdiction Issues in Child Support Cases

Before a court can issue an order of child support, the court must assure itself that it has jurisdiction over the parties. Under the Uniform Enforcement of...