Child Support Guides
Expert guides to help you understand child support
How to Request a Child Support Modification
Step-by-step guide to requesting a change in your child support order when circumstances change.
Understanding the Income Shares Model
Learn how the income shares model calculates child support based on both parents' incomes.
Child Support Enforcement: What to Do When Payments Stop
Learn your options when the other parent stops paying court-ordered child support.
What Counts as Income for Child Support Calculations
Understand what income sources are included when calculating child support obligations.
How Custody Arrangements Affect Child Support
Learn how different custody arrangements—sole, joint, and shared—impact child support calculations.
How Much Is Child Support in California? (2026 Guide)
Complete guide to California child support calculations, guidelines, and what to expect. Learn how the Income Shares model works in CA.
How Much Is Child Support in Texas? (2026 Guide)
Learn how Texas calculates child support using the Percentage of Income model. Understand TX guidelines, caps, and what you can expect to pay or receive.
How Much Is Child Support in New York? (2026 Guide)
Understand New York child support calculations under the CSSA. Learn about income caps, percentages, and what to expect in NY family court.
How to Reduce Child Support Payments: Legal Ways to Modify
Learn the legal methods to reduce child support payments through modifications, custody changes, and proper documentation. A practical guide for paying parents.
Child Support With 50/50 Custody: What to Expect
Does 50/50 custody mean no child support? Learn how equal shared custody affects child support calculations in different states.
Child Support for High-Income Parents: Above-Guideline Calculations
How child support works when parents earn above state guideline caps. Learn about judicial discretion, above-guideline support, and what high earners should expect.