What Is Child Support?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

Child support is an ordered monetary amount to be paid by a noncustodial parent for the financial welfare of his/her children. Usually, the parent who pays child support is ordered to pay it once a month. The Child Support Enforcement Program was established by Title IVD of the Social Security Act in 1975. The Child Support Enforcement Program helps children obtain financial support from both parents, enables current public assistance recipients to end their reliance on welfare, and can help prevent single parents from entering public assistance.

How Can You Apply?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

Applicants for public assistance will automatically be referred for child support services. Those not receiving public assistance can contact their county attorney to schedule an appointment.

How Is Child Support Calculated?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

The Nebraska Supreme Court develops Nebraska Child Support Guidelines. They were last revised effective January 1, 1996. The main principle behind the guidelines is to recognize the equal duty of both parents to contribute to the support of their children in proportion to their respective incomes.

In Nebraska, Can a Spouse Give Up His or Her Right to Alimony in a Premarital Agreement?

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Yes, Nebraska law allows spouses to include modification or elimination of spousal support in their prenuptial agreement. However, if that modification or elimination of spousal support would cause one of the spouses to be eligible for public assistance at the time of the separation or divorce then the Court may require the other spouse to pay alimony to the extent necessary to avoid such eligibility.

What Is Medical Support?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

Medical support is what a parent may be ordered to contribute to the child`s medical needs. Most parents are ordered to provide health insurance for the child and some parents are ordered to pay a specific dollar amount for medical costs. Most recent child support orders require parents to provide medical support. Older orders can be revised to include medical support.

What Is Spousal Support?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

Some support orders say that the custodial parent the parent who is taking care of the children should also receive financial support. This type of support is called spousal support or alimony. The Child Support Enforcement agency collects spousal support if it is included in an order with child support. However, the child support agency does not get involved in creating or changing an order for spousal support.

What Steps are Necessary to Enter a Valid Premarital Agreement in Nebraska?

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:19:40 GMT

Nebraska law requires that premarital agreements be in writing and signed by both parties. In order to be valid, the agreement must be made voluntarily by both parties and not be unconscionable. Both parties must provide fair and reasonable disclosure of their property and financial obligations to the other party. Nebraska state law is specific as to the matters which may be included in the agreement. A premarital agreement may be amended once the parties are married if both parties agree to the amendment in writing.

Who's Eligible For Child Support Enforcement?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

Anyone who has a child support and/or medical support order, or wants to establish one, can apply for child support enforcement services by completing an application form.

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