(1) Don't be late in paying. The custodial parent has the right to expect your compliance with the court order, and has the right to rely on the expectation that the child support will be paid on or by a certain date so they can properly budget and spend the money for the benefit of the child.
(2) Don't pay the wrong amount. See number 1 above.
(3) Don't pay it in cash. This makes it too easy for the custodial parent to lie saying they never received the child support, or alternatively too hard for you to prove that you actually paid the child support. Cancelled checks and money order receipts are much better evidence of your payment of the child support than your word.
(4) Don't regret having to pay it. You should want to support your child to make certain they are properly cared and provided for. What kind of parent are you if you don’t want the best for your child?
(5) Don't pay it when you want to. See number 1 above.
(6) Don't wait until all of your other bills are paid to see if you have enough to pay it. You should pay it first before your other bills are paid. That way you won’t be put in the unpleasant position of having to explain to the Judge why you didn’t pay it. You can go to jail for not paying your child support.
(7) Don't try to dictate to the custodial parent how they spend the child support. Its none of your business so long as the child is being properly provided for. You gave up the right to have a say in how the custodial parent spends the money when you divorced or didn’t get married after having reproduced with them.
(8) Don't ignore the child support obligation if you lose your job. Get a lawyer immediately and file a petition for modification based on the change in circumstances and your inability to pay. Ignoring your child support obligation only makes it worse.
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