If you have children and are getting divorced from your spouse, child support is likely one of your top concerns. Though most people have a vague idea of how child support works, few understand how the courts calculate payments or how the system is actually organized. If you’re going through a divorce and want to speak to a divorce attorney about your children, turn to Knochel Law Office in Bullhead City, AZ. They always have their clients’ best interests in mind and are happy to answer any questions about divorce proceedings.

Here are three frequently asked questions about child support in Arizona:

What Is A Child Support Order?

In a child support order, the court stipulates which parent must pay child support, how much and how often that individual should pay, and who receives the payments for the children.

When Does A Child Support Order Occur?

The court typically orders child support when married couples with children are divorcing or separating, when unmarried parents are separating or breaking up, or when an unmarried parent who has never lived with the child’s other parent requests child support. In the state of Arizona, if the parents are not married, paternity must be proven before the court can order child support.

Where Do I Make Payments?

In most cases, the parent who is paying child support will send the money to the Support Payment Clearinghouse, where a record of all payments is kept. Parents who are employed may also process their payments through wage assignment, which takes the money directly from their paychecks.

If you have questions about child support or divorce proceedings, Knochel Law Office in Bullhead City, AZ, will help. Check out their website to learn more about their areas of practice, or call them at (928) 444-1000 to schedule an initial consultation with a family law attorney today.