Enforcing Child Support

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Which of the following is NOT a common method of enforcing child support payments?

  1. Wage garnishment

  2. Tax refund intercept

  3. Passport denial

  4. Driver's license suspension


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Passport denial is not a common method of enforcing child support payments, as it is not as effective as other methods such as wage garnishment or tax refund intercept.

In most states, how long does a parent have to pay child support?

  1. Until the child reaches the age of 18

  2. Until the child graduates from high school

  3. Until the child turns 21

  4. Until the child becomes financially independent


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In most states, a parent is legally obligated to pay child support until the child reaches the age of 21, regardless of whether the child is still living at home or attending school.

What is the purpose of a child support order?

  1. To ensure that both parents contribute financially to the child's upbringing

  2. To punish the non-custodial parent for not being involved in the child's life

  3. To reimburse the custodial parent for the costs of raising the child

  4. To create a legal record of the child's paternity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary purpose of a child support order is to ensure that both parents share the financial responsibility of raising their child, regardless of their marital status or living arrangements.

Which of the following is NOT a type of contempt of court that can result from failing to pay child support?

  1. Civil contempt

  2. Criminal contempt

  3. Indirect contempt

  4. Direct contempt


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Indirect contempt is not a type of contempt of court that can result from failing to pay child support. Indirect contempt refers to actions that interfere with the administration of justice, such as refusing to comply with a court order or disrupting a court proceeding.

What is the most common method used to enforce child support payments?

  1. Wage garnishment

  2. Tax refund intercept

  3. Property lien

  4. Bank account levy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wage garnishment is the most common method used to enforce child support payments. It involves withholding a portion of the non-custodial parent's wages and sending it directly to the custodial parent or child support agency.

What is the process called when a custodial parent takes legal action to enforce a child support order?

  1. Child support enforcement action

  2. Paternity action

  3. Modification of child support action

  4. Contempt of court action


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A child support enforcement action is the legal process by which a custodial parent takes action to enforce a child support order. This can involve filing a motion with the court, requesting the assistance of a child support agency, or taking other legal steps to ensure that the non-custodial parent complies with the child support order.

What is the purpose of a child support modification?

  1. To increase or decrease the amount of child support

  2. To change the terms of the child support order

  3. To terminate the child support order

  4. To establish a new child support order


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of a child support modification is to adjust the amount of child support that is being paid, either by increasing or decreasing it. This may be necessary due to changes in the financial circumstances of either parent, changes in the child's needs, or other relevant factors.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that courts consider when determining the amount of child support?

  1. The income of both parents

  2. The number of children involved

  3. The age of the child

  4. The child's standard of living


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The child's standard of living is not a factor that courts consider when determining the amount of child support. Instead, courts focus on the financial needs of the child and the ability of both parents to contribute to those needs.

What is the maximum amount of wages that can be garnished for child support?

  1. 50%

  2. 60%

  3. 70%

  4. 80%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maximum amount of wages that can be garnished for child support is 50%. This limit is set by federal law to ensure that the non-custodial parent has enough money to meet their own basic needs.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of failing to pay child support?

  1. Wage garnishment

  2. Tax refund intercept

  3. Driver's license suspension

  4. Criminal charges


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Criminal charges are not a consequence of failing to pay child support. However, in some cases, a parent who repeatedly and willfully fails to pay child support may be charged with a crime, such as contempt of court or child abandonment.

What is the purpose of a child support agency?

  1. To provide financial assistance to custodial parents

  2. To enforce child support orders

  3. To establish paternity

  4. To provide counseling and support to families


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The primary purpose of a child support agency is to enforce child support orders. This may involve taking legal action against non-custodial parents who fail to pay child support, as well as providing assistance to custodial parents in collecting child support payments.

Which of the following is NOT a type of child support payment?

  1. Regular child support

  2. Retroactive child support

  3. Spousal support

  4. Medical support


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Spousal support is not a type of child support payment. Spousal support is a payment made from one spouse to the other during or after a divorce or separation.

What is the process called when a parent requests a change to the terms of a child support order?

  1. Child support modification

  2. Paternity action

  3. Contempt of court action

  4. Emancipation action


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Child support modification is the process by which a parent requests a change to the terms of a child support order. This may involve changing the amount of child support, the frequency of payments, or other aspects of the order.

Which of the following is NOT a type of child support enforcement tool?

  1. Wage garnishment

  2. Tax refund intercept

  3. Property lien

  4. Mediation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mediation is not a type of child support enforcement tool. Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party helps parents resolve their disputes and reach an agreement on child support and other parenting issues.

What is the purpose of a child support review?

  1. To ensure that the child support order is still fair and appropriate

  2. To modify the child support order if necessary

  3. To enforce the child support order

  4. To establish a new child support order


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of a child support review is to ensure that the child support order is still fair and appropriate, given any changes in the financial circumstances of either parent or the needs of the child.

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