Child Support Terms
While you’re probably familiar with the general concept of child support, you may not be familiar with the various terms associated with it. If you’re going through a divorce and you’re concerned about child custody and child support issues, it can help to familiarize yourself with some of the more common terms associated with the concept. Knowing what the obligor and obligee are, and what the requirements of child support payments are may help you when it comes time to determine the terms of your arrangement.
If you or someone you love is going through a divorce, the San Jose divorce attorneys of the Law Office of Daniel Jensen may be able to help you get the terms you need. Contact us today by calling 866-491-1667.
Knowing the Terms
There are several terms associated with child support payments, with some of the most common being:
- Child support. Child support refers to a series of regular payments made to go towards the care of the child. To qualify as child support, a payment must be defined as such in the divorce agreement, must be a cash payment, and must go directly towards certain needs of the child or children.
- Obligor. The obligor is the parent making the payments, usually the non-custodial parent.
- Obligee. The obligee is the parent receiving the payments, usually the custodial parent.
- Changed circumstances. A changed circumstances document must be filed by the obligor if, for some reason, he or she is no longer able to make the agreed-upon payments.
These are just a few of the most common terms associated with support payments. If you have any questions, it may help to contact one of our experienced San Jose divorce lawyers.
Contact Us
If you’re going through a divorce and you’re concerned about child support payments, we may be able to help. Contact a San Jose divorce lawyer from the Law Office of Daniel Jensen today by calling 866-491-1667.
