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States use child support guidelines to determine financial contribution for child support (Click on question for answer)

Child support can help children get the financial and medical support they need to help them thrive

A judicial process is done through the court. The administrative process is done through the child support agency. (Click on question for full answer)

States are required to have procedures for periodic review and adjustment, if appropriate, of child support orders. (Click on question for full answer)

In some states, you may be able to request a change to your order using the court system, without child support agency assistance. (Click on question for answer)

Not necessarily. If your financial situation improved, your order may increase. If you’ve lost your job, your order will probably be less. (Click on question for answer)

Having more than one support order may be reason to change the first child support order. (Click on question for answer)

Provides information on child support for military families

Poster helping parents establish parentage (English and Spanish)

The storybook illustrates the importance of both parents working with the child support program