When the Arizona courts determine appropriate child support amounts, they look at the number of children, the income of both parents and the division of parenting time at issue. The parent paying support must typically make whatever adjustments are necessary for them...
Child Support
Can I modify child support for holiday expenses?
Each November and December, your budget may strain under the weight of holiday-related expenses for your children. If these costs feel significant enough to disrupt your financial stability, petitioning the court for relief may be an option. Still, courts generally...
Using mediation to address child support disagreements
There are many reasons why parents may find themselves disagreeing about child support. They may have unusual circumstances that make them question the applicability of the standard child support rules. Families with unusual circumstances may find that the standard...
What you need to know about retroactive child support
Retroactive child support refers to court-ordered payments that cover a child's financial needs before a parent filed a legal request for support. In other words, it's child support that covers past expenses. In Arizona, courts can order retroactive child support for...
Signs your child support funds might be misused
Every dollar of child support you contribute represents a commitment to your child's future. It is natural to want reassurance that these funds support your child's needs as intended. While most parents use this money responsibly, there are instances where it is not...
Can you petition to change the amount of child support?
Are you paying child support and finding it impossible to keep up with the payments? Or what if you're the one receiving support and not getting enough to provide for your kids' needs? Either way, it's a stressful and overwhelming situation. The good news is that you...
Can you mediate child support in Arizona?
Child support is essential for maintaining a child's financial stability after their parents separate or divorce. You can get a court order for child support through various methods, such as going to court or using alternative dispute resolution techniques. Litigation...
What key factors affect child support payments?
For any parent going through a divorce, establishing the right foundations to secure their children’s financial needs and stability is undoubtedly their top priority. Child support is not just a financial obligation. It is a crucial tool that ensures parents meet...
Are costs for recreational activities part of child support?
Child support payments are typically intended to cover the basic needs of a child, which include food, clothing and shelter. It can also extend to educational expenses, medical care and possibly extracurricular activities. The idea behind this is that these expenses...
I’m falling behind in child support payments. What should I do?
Both parents have a moral and legal obligation to provide for their child (or children) until they can fend for themselves. If the relationship ends in a divorce or separation, however, the court might intervene to determine how the child will be provided for through...