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It isn't. In general, child support is a percentage of the obligor's income. The obligee (or the State, if the child is receiving public assistance) is expected to use the money in the child's best interest.

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If a man pays child support and has 2 other kids after will the child support have to be recalculated and divided equally between all children?

That's dependent on the individual state laws.


What does child support payments cover?

Food, clothing, housing, education, general support, etc.


Explanation of what child support is used for?

Child support is based upon the income of the parents. The custodial parent does not need to prove what the child support was used for. The custodial parent is expected to provide housing, food, utilities, etc. to the child.


Why do you claim child support as income for section 8 housing?

Probably because the rules for the section 8 housing program requires you to report the child support payment as a part of your income when it is received. For income tax purposes on your federal income tax return child support is NOT TAXABLE income that you would report on your 1040 tax form.


If you owe support for two kids with 2 different people who gets your tax refund?

if yo have ANY back owed child support it will be divided between the two of them, you'll get nothing :(


Are the children suppose to get money out of the child support the non custodial father pays?

Child support is the non-custodial parent's portion of the expenses of the child, including housing, food, clothing and so on. It is up to the custodial parent whether an "allowance" can be paid to the child from the child support amount.


Can nys department of social services want child support after your off assistance?

Yes, you will always be required to pay child support when you are not being supported by income-based support, such as food stamps or housing assistance.


Can a father paying child support be forced to supply health insurance for the child?

If you are capable of providing health insurance for your child and the other parent can not for what ever reason then yes, you can be required to provide coverage. Child support is supposed to be support to cover the expenses for the child divided between the parents. Clearly the child needs a health insurance. The cost can be a part of the child support or be added. Both parents have a obligation to make sure the child can get care. Usually child support only covers a smaller part of what a child's expenses are, not 50/50. Each state has child support guidelines that take health insurance costs into consideration.


If an ex-wife marries and does not have to pay for housing does the child support amount remain the same?

Depending on what factors were used to determine the awarded child support, the child support may remain the same. More information is needed about what factors were considered in the amount awarded.


Can the state use BAH to calculate child support?

Yes the state can use BAH (a military term for "Basic Allowance for Housing) to calculate child support since it is a part of your gross income. This is standard.


What is financial neglect pertaining to child support?

Financial neglect pertaining to child support refers to the failure or refusal of a parent to fulfill their financial obligations towards their child. It typically involves not providing the required monetary support for the child's basic needs, such as food, clothing, housing, and education. This can have a detrimental impact on the child's well-being and development.


Can a child divorce father without permission while he is paying child support?

Divorce is something that happens between spouses, not between parents and children. A child's refusal to see the father does not affect the father's child support obligation.