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Is it a law that you have to pay child support?

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Yes. Both federal and state statutes exist that relate to biological parents supporting their minor children.

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Do you need to pay child support when child is 18?

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Have to pay child support if your child moves out of province?

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If you pay child support by law can you see your child?

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Do you have to pay child support on personal law suit settlement?

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In Kentucky what is the law on signing your rights away and not paying child support?

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How long do you have to pay child support in the state of Nebraska?

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By North Carolina law is the wife of man that owes child support be made to pay?

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