Child Custody and Child Support: What You Should Know
Regardless of a parent’s marital status, the law requires that they care for their child. For married parents, the court expects this to happen naturally at home. For unmarried parents, this contribution becomes more complicated. The court requires that unmarried parents contribute an equal percentage of their income to the child’s upbringing. This can occur in two different ways: child custody and child support. For some divorced or unmarried parents, their contribution involves both. For others, it is one or the other. If you are facing child support or child custody negotiations, it is important to understand some basic information