Child Support

Child support makes sure both parents share the cost of raising a child, even if they don't live together. This page explains how child support is set, how to ask for it or make changes, and what to do if payments aren't being made.
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About Getting State Support In Enforcing Child Support

This video gives a general overview of how to get help from the state to enforce child support in Louisiana.
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About Modifying Child Support

This video provides a general overview of how to modify child support in Louisiana and when a modification may be requested.
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Child Support

This resource explains that child support is money one parent pays to the other to help cover the children's expenses, including costs like medical and dental insurance.
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