What Child Support is NOT

In a previous post, we discussed what child support IS. In this post we will list what child support IS NOT.

Child support is not:
(1) a condition that must be met in order for the non-custodial parent to see and visit with his/her children;
(2) under normal circumstances sufficient to cover the costs of all of the child’s needs;
(3) normally tax deductible;
(4) meant to cover medical expenses of the child which are not covered by health insurance;
(5) a right won by the non-custodial parent to control how the custodial parent spends the money;
(6) leverage by either parent for every conflict or disagreement between the parents;
(7) terminable at the pleasure or whim of the non-custodial parent;
(8) to be paid to the child;
(9) normally terminable absent a court order;
(10) assignable to a third party absent a court order;
(11) subject to garnishment by a creditor of the custodial parent;
(12) modifiable without a court order; and
(13) many other things that warring parents often try to make it be.

Following these two rules will keep you out of trouble 99% of the time:
(1) If you owe child support, pay it according to the order on time when its due.
(2) If you receive child support, utilize it for the support of the child.

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