Each state has its own formula to determine what amount of child support the noncustodial parent will pay. But, even when an amount is determined, it’s not always easy actually getting child support payments. Sometimes the parent may feel that the money is going to his or her ex-spouse and not actually to the child. Other times, a parent may have a new family and feel that he or she can’t afford to make child support payments and support the new family.
Why Would the Gig Economy Affect Child Support?
If a noncustodial parent doesn’t pay child support, there are a few options for enforcing the payment of child support. One option is wage garnishment, which is when a portion of a person’s wages are withheld by the employer and sent to the agency in charge of enforcing child support. While this seems simple in theory, it’s not always easy to implement in reality.
It’s important to make child support payments – both legally and for the well-being of your child. Whether you’re finding it difficult to make child support payments, or you’re having a hard time getting child support payments, an attorney can help you.
Related Resources:
- Find Child Support Lawyers Near You (FindLaw’s Lawyer Directory)
- Child Support (FindLaw’s Learn About the Law)
- How Is Post-Secondary Child Support Determined? (FindLaw’s Law and Daily Life)
- Common Myths About Child Custody Disputes (FindLaw’s Law and Daily Life)
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