Most states have two primary forms of child custody: joint custody and sole custody. Residency variations are another matter. Discover how they can impact child support obligations.

If you’re wondering how to file for child support, you can save yourself time (and likely some expense) if you gather some information before you begin to enter information in our child support calculator at ChildSupportTools.com or meet with an attorney. We outline eight ways to prepare.

Every state has child support guidelines. Learn how child support is calculated according to two of the most common types.