Glossary of Child Support Terms

Child support laws vary in the United States. We provide legal definitions for terms used in court-ordered support payment documents, custody and visitation and other divorce paperwork.

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joint legal custody: Custody in which the parents of minor children share responsibilities and major decision-making activities related to the child. (See child custody section for your state.)
joint physical custody: Custody in which the parents of minor children share actual physical custody of the child (See child custody section for your state)
judgement: The ruling or order of the court. The judgment is the official decision regarding child Support and can be found in the divorce decree or order. (See court order page for your state)

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