Child support is an area of law which generates more myths than almost any other area of family law.
Dispelling the myths encourages resolution of support issues with a minimal amount of adversarial attorney involvement. Whether you need to assess your own child support situation or the financial condition of someone who is making claims about support received or paid, this article should eliminate some of the myths. Only fathers have to pay child support. A father or a mother can be ordered to pay child support. Generally, the parent who spends most of the time with the child will receive support from the other parent.