Child Support

With stories that cover everything from the basics of court-mandated financial support for children to legendary celebrity child support payments, our Child Support section helps you find the info you need.

Recent Stories

Can you get a Refund if the child you support isn't really yours?
Sep 2008

The mother of your child wants to break up and wants nothing to do with you. And oh, by the way, she has a news flash for you. You know the child you've been supporting? The little girl who's been calling you daddy and snuggling on your lap? Guess what... you're not the baby's daddy after all. What now? more...

Unmarried Couples and Parenting: A look at the legal rights of parents and their children

Most people picture an "unwed mother" as a teenage girl, abandoned by her boyfriend as soon as her baby is conceived. However, a majority of unmarried parents are adults and are frequently in committed relationships even if they are not married. So, how does the marital status of these unmarried parents affect their legal rights and what impact do the laws have on their children? more...