One of the most important issues when dealing with a divorce is child custody. Filing for a child support order begins the legal process by which a court will establish a child support payment. This child support payment will be made by the non-custodial parent of a child in monthly installments. In the event a child is placed in foster care establishments, then both parents will be forced to pay a monthly child support rate.

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Once paternity is established and the non-custodial parent is located, the local county Child Support Enforcement (CSE) Unit works with both parents to establish a child support order, if none exists. In the event the children or child has been placed in foster care, certain fees may be assessed to the mother, the father, or as in some instances, both parents.

In determining a fair and proper child support and paternity ruling, a parent must receive legal notice prior to the court proceedings. In the event a parent does not respond to these notices, the decision may be made in absentia of the parent. This valid and legally enforceable process is referred to as a default order.

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