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Preference of Child in Custody Determinations

Preference of Child in Custody Determinations

In awarding or modifying custody, one of the factors considered by a court is the preference of a child, However, the extent to which the court will...

Income Withholding for Child Support Actions

Income Withholding for Child Support Actions

Wage withholding is a method of paying child support by having the obligation taken directly out of the parent's pay by the employer. Some parents...

Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act

Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act

Problems arise where a parent and a child do not reside in the same state. To deal with jurisdictional problems in establishing and enforcing child...

Emergency Modification of Child Custody Awards

Emergency Modification of Child Custody Awards

When an emergency arises, courts in any State have the power to enter a temporary order of custody under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and...

Imputed Income for Child Support Determinations

Imputed Income for Child Support Determinations

In calculating how much child support should be paid to the custodial parent of a child, a count may consider not only how much money a parent is...