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You don't, child support is part of the dissolution of marriage petition, although once the papers are filed a temporary order of support is often issued. The law presumes that both parents are responsible for the support of their minor children even if they are separted and there is no existing support order.

It would be in the best interest of the parent who has left the household to continue with support, as judges do not look kindly upon those who do not.

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Yes. Otherwise your spouse can file papers to make you pay. Why would you think your spouse could support your children on his/her own? Remember you are splitting the household and the basic expenses remain. The children need a homebase, food, clothing and so on, which is still your responsibility even if you aren't the custodial parent. The best advice I can give is to not let your feelings over the split affect your feelings and support of your children.

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