Can I get financial support for my children and myself?
Yes. However, it is important to be aware that child support
and support for yourself are independent. For example, it is possible that you
may only be able to get support for your children, and not for yourself.
Support for your child: Generally, the court
will determine how much money the other parent will pay to support your
child.*1 You can file for child support at the same time you file for custody,
or you can file for child support separately. You do not have to file for
custody of your child to get child support. The court almost always uses set
child support guidelines to determine how much support you will receive.*2 The
court uses a complex formula, but basically the court looks at both parents'
incomes, whether either parent has to pay support for other children, and how
much the custodial parent has to pay for health insurance.*2 Sometimes the
court may consider other factors to change the support guidelines for your
particular situation.*3 Some additional factors for the judge to consider
include:
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