Questions about divorce, custody, support, and visitation are common among parents who are splitting up. In addition to the emotional trauma of dissolving the family, the legal issues associated with the process can be confusing, time-consuming, and complex. Furthermore, for custodial parents who are wondering how they will be able to make ends meet with the financial support of their spouse, issues of child support are often of paramount concern. Although each state has its own process for determining the amount and schedule for child support payments, noncustodial parents are required to contribute financially to their child