Child Support Payment FAQ

Questions:

• Is a father who never married the mother still required to pay child support?
• Is a stepparent obligated to financially support his or her stepchildren?
• Do I have to pay child support if my ex keeps me away from my kids?
• How long must parents support their children?
• Do fathers have the same right to child support as mothers?

Answer:

Do fathers have the same right to child support as mothers?

Yes. If you're a father with custody, you have the right to ask for child support. Each parent has a duty to support his or her children, and that duty doesn't discriminate between genders.