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Today's Terms
No-Fault Divorce
Definition:
Many states now permit "no-fault" divorces. No fault" divorce describes any divorce where the spouse suing for divorce does not have to prove that the other spouse did something wrong. All states allow divorces regardless of who is at "fault."
Child Support
Definition:
An amount of money under a court or administrative order that is due and owed by the non-custodial parent for the support of the parent's child(ren).
Paternity
Definition:
The determination of who the father of a child is in order to arrange child custody and child support in the event of a divorce.
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