The Men's Center For Domestic

Resolution

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Traditionally, during the 1950’s through the 1980's when divorce became more common, and for a variety of reasons, courts favored mothers when it came to child custody and child support because during this time period most fathers worked and supported the family while the mother stayed at home and raised the children. Because society often changes faster than state legislatures and court opinions, more recently men who have desired to be a bigger part of their children’s live

new children cannot be used as a “sword” to reduce the amount of previously ordered child support.

Imputed income prevents parents from voluntarily reducing their income to avoid child support

The consequences of not paying child support can be severe in Missouri