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Question: Me and my daughter live in show low az Her father lives in mississippi What do i need to do to get child support from her father She will soon be 15 Me and her father was married but come to find out it wasnt legal I have given him plenty of chances to help with her medical, dental, and optimoligist but he refused

Answer: Each parent has the duty to support his or her children until they reach 18. If a child is disabled, the duty to support may continue past age 18. Under the law, child support is paid by wage-assignment through the payer's job. There are very few exceptions to this law. In most cases, you must cooperate with the Division of Child Support Enforcement (DCSE) to get Cash Assistance. If you are getting Cash Assistance, certain child support can be kept by DES to pay back these benefits. If your family stops getting Cash Assistance, the child support paid for the current month must be sent to you immediately.
This is general information about the financial responsibilities of both parents when it comes to child support and to let you know what you can expect as your case moves through the court system. Questions about specific situations should be discussed with an attorney. For information concerning your specific situation please contact an attorney. Click the following link: http://www.azlawhelp.org/articles_info.cfm?mc=5&sc=36&articleid=151. For more information on child support click here: http://www.azlawhelp.org/articles_info.cfm?sc=41&mc=7&articleid=54







Child Support Payments in Arizona

Most people think of "paying child support" as providing economic support for children, but it is more than that. Although this booklet focuses on the economic or financial aspects of child support, parents should always remember that other elements of supporting their children are equally important. Parents also have a moral and ethical obligation to actively support the emotional and psychological needs of their children.

Here is a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) about child support. If you are not sure about the meaning of a word, take a look at the Words & Definitions section.

What is a child support order?

A child support order is a written order from the court that tells:
•Which parent must pay child support
•The amount of the payment
•How often the payment must be made
•Who receives the child support payment for the children.

 When does the court order child support?

If a parent requests, the court may order child support when:
•Married couples are divorcing or separating.
•Unmarried parents are breaking up or separating.
•An unmarried parent who has never lived with the other parent requests child support.